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Theatre review: My Sister Jill, Southbank Theatre

The star pairing of writer Patricia Cornelius and director Susie Dee transforms this book to stage adaptation into something poignant…

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What’s in store for season 2024 in the performing arts (part three)

Continuing our round-up of season launches from companies around the country, including a three-part theatrical epic and an ambitious restaging…

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Slim pickings: the state of fatness on Australian stages

A new play in the Melbourne Fringe Festival aims to make the world a little bit fatter and little bit…

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Theatre review: Love, Lust, Lost, Austral Picture Theatre

This immersive theatre show ensures a different viewing experience every night.

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The First Peoples-led festival committed to developing First People's stories

The 10th anniversary of Yellamundie Festival brings a First Peoples' lens to First Peoples' storytelling.

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Theatre review: By the Bog of Cats, Irish Club of WA

Set in the bogs of rural Ireland, this is a compelling and uncompromising play about betrayal and vengeance.

Festival review: week three, Brisbane Festival

Some of the highlights of week three of Brisbane Festival.

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Theatre review: Myra in Space, fortyfivedownstairs

An exploration of the experiences of older women lifted off to great heights.

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Theatre review: Cry Baby, La Mama

For chic Melburnians who are sad and want to talk about it.

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What’s in store in 2024 for the performing arts (part two)

What do the MTC, The Australian Ballet and the SSO have in store for 2024? Read on!

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