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Hugo Weaving to star in new Irish-Australian co-production at STC

Weaving and Irish actor Olwen Fouéré star in the Australian premiere of Thomas Bernhard's 'The President'.

The Seagull. A young man with a bloodied bandage on his head sits with his legs drawn up to him and is embraced by an older woman in a black jumper.
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Theatre review: The Seagull, Roslyn Packer Theatre

A contemporary version of Chekhov's famous play shows 'The Seagull' has lost none of its relevance.

Oil. Image is of a older grey haired woman in glasses and bulky padded yellow/green coat, who is pointing at a prism, which is also being looked at by a younger woman in similar attire with shortish brown hair and kneeling down.
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Theatre review: Oil, Wharf 1 Theatre, Sydney

An historical play that explores the fault lines of colonialism, empire and capitalism.

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Theatre review: The Importance of Being Earnest, Roslyn Packer Theatre

Oscar Wilde's hilarious play sparkles for another season.

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Theatre review: On the Beach, Roslyn Packer Theatre

The classic 1957 novel about a post-apocalyptic vision is granted a powerful theatrical adaptation.

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Theatre review: Do Not Go Gentle, Roslyn Packer Theatre

Patricia Cornelius' award-winning play about ageing and raging against the dying of the light is remounted in this large-scale production.

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Theatre review: Fences, STC Wharf 1 Theatre

Racism and strife in 1950s Black America.

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Adelaide Festival review: Escolania de Montserrat and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mister Hyde

From an exquisite Catalonian choir to a flawed, film noir-inspired take on a Gothic novella, the opening weekend of Adelaide…

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Theatre review: Hubris and Humiliation, STC

The subversively theatrical power of camp is used to create a hilarious and exhilarating experience.

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Theatre review: The Tempest, Sydney Theatre Company

A pared-back production after Kip WIlliams' previous screen-heavy theatre adaptations.

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