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A man with holding a phone in his ear in the dark in Dial M for Murder.
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Dial M for Murder review: dial NQ for not quite

A new adaptation of Frederick Nott's 1952 play Dial M for Murder at Melbourne's Theatre Works feels like a missed…

Martha Iserman, The Alchemist. Flora, Fauna and Folklore. Image supplied.
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Flora, Fauna & Folklore review: Martha Iserman at The Memo Healesville

Nature, science, imagination and understanding flow together in Martha Iserman's impressive rural exhibition.

threadbare. Image supplied.
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Threadbare review: a queer family drama at Melbourne's St Martins Youth Arts Centre

In threadbare, Tomas Parrish-Chynoweth explores the challenges and joys of families chosen and given.

a young man with Down syndrome wears a yellow t shirt and a crown and sits on a blue chair in front of a screen showing many other actors who have played Hamlet.
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Theatre review: Hamlet, RISING, Union Theatre, University of Melbourne

It's 'Hamlet', but not 'that' one. No, this version has dancing, rap and a beautifully conceived and executed message behind…

Gallery installation view of fleshy coloured paintings with soft pink curtains. Tender at Ngununggula
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Exhibition review: Tender, Ngununggula

An all-women exhibition explores both tenderness and strength, across a dynamic viewing experience.

Larsen C: six dancers in metallic grey/black costumes pictured in synchronous movement bending sideways against a black backdrop.
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Dance review: Larsen C, State Theatre Centre of WA

A stunning collusion of minimalist movement and brilliant lighting design, this dance work heightens our awareness of the elemental forces…

Man and woman singing tragic opera on stage. La Traviata
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Opera review: La Traviata, Opera Australia, Joan Sutherland Theatre

Soprano Samantha Clarke ignites this current production of Verdi's masterpiece.

Man playing piano on stage, Rufus Wainwright
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Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival

An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.

Marguerite Humeau, ‘*stir’, 2024, installation view at 15th Gwangju Biennale. Glowing round orbs are situated on the ground and hung from the ceiling around a statue-like figure covered by a white cloth.
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Exhibition review: 15th Gwangju Biennale, South Korea

An overview of Nicolas Bourriaud‘s 15th Gwangju Biennale – an intricate visual opera – plus national pavilion highlights.

Installation view of 'REKOSPECTIVE: The Art of Reko Rennie' at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Paintings and pole-like sculptures with colourful stripes in a white-walled gallery space where two visitors are viewing the artworks.
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Exhibition review: REKOSPECTIVE: The Art of Reko Rennie, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

While offering eye candy aplenty, this survey of Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie dives into his practice as an act of…

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