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Theatre review: Akaraka, The Substation
Akaraka grapples with topics related to the West African diaspora in Australia.

Theatre review: Beast in the Room, Theatre Works
A short, sharp two-person show that packs a punch.

Lee Lewis to step down as Queensland Theatre Artistic Director
Lewis is leaving the company later this month after four years at the creative helm.

Theatre Review: Swansong, Theatre Works
A one-man play packs a solid punch.

RISING launches 2024 festival program
Provocative theatre, a notorious rap group from Western Sydney and an Aboriginal rock ’n’ roll musical are among the highlights…

Adelaide Festival midpoint round-up
Adelaide Festival is in full swing. What were the standout elements for a first time visitor mid-festival?

Tax incentives will boost Australian theatre investment, says LPA
A similar UK scheme has been described as a 'lifeline' for theatre productions post-COVID.

Aesthetics, happiness and social cohesion: celebrating art’s most important values
Everybody NOW!’s 2023 production ‘Roller Coaster’ had measurable benefits in terms of social wellbeing, empowerment and connection, a new report…

Theatre review: The Lewis Trilogy, Griffin Theatre
A trilogy of plays by Louis Nowra is a mixed bag of treats.

Counting and Cracking: RISING to stage Belvoir’s acclaimed theatrical epic
The Melbourne season of S. Shakthidharan’s multigenerational drama is being co-produced with University of Melbourne Arts and Culture.