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Philosophy, pleasure and pain: Genet's The Maids at The Street Theatre
Caroline Stacey explains why she has chosen UK playwright Martin Crimp's translation of 'The Maids' for Canberra audiences.

Immersive VR wonderland: Bubble Planet Experience Sydney prepares to touch down
Explore an enormous bubble bath ball pit, a glowing undersea LED room and a fully immersive VR room at Bubble…

Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: famous opening lines, Venice Biennale curator's death, a 75-25 arts space…

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Introspective and spiritual, Buxton Contemporary's new exhibition, The Veil
Runs from 27 June to 1 November 2025.

Sharing Trent Dalton's 'Love Stories' on stage: 2025 national tour
From September, the play will be travelling outside Brisbane for the very first time.

A taste of what's to come at the Australian Musical Theatre Festival 2025
This May, Tasmanian talent shares Launceston stages with international acts.

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Ballet review: Manon, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
A technically and emotionally challenging ballet that, despite its traditional staging, still asks relevant questions today.

Flotsam Festival is surfing along the Gold Coast
The annual festival returns in May with a whirlpool of film, photography, and surf.