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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

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Exhibition review: Tony Woods, Magma Galleries

A slick Melbourne gallery celebrates the life and works of a staggeringly prolific artistic chameleon.

A young blonde woman in denim jacket (Ashleigh Hermann) is staring across a table at an older man (Daniel Mitchell) in 'Blackbird.'
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Theatre review: Blackbird, Wentworth Falls School of Arts

Exploring the devastating power of trauma and guilt, director Paulina Kelly’s production of ‘Blackbird’ was uncomfortable, shocking – and brilliant. 

Pamela Rabe, will co-conceive and direct a new production of Beckett's 'Happy Days' with Nick Schlieper. A woman with black hair streaked with white is covered with bits of rubbish, cast offs of material and other detritus.
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Kip Williams signs off as Artistic Director with STC 2025 season announcement

The STC's 2025 season features some Australian classics, returning and interstate hits, plus some intriguing debuts.

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How Deakin University’s future-proof focus opens doors for film students

How Deakin University is using a collaborative production mindset to make better pathways for students of Film, TV and Animation.

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Diana Glenn on the screen business course that’s training ethical, entrepreneurial leaders

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A kitchen scene. Two women are on the left at a table, one seated, another perched on the table. A man is on the right, riding a tiny child's tricycle. The Children.
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Theatre review: The Children, Heath Ledger Theatre, WA

Environmental disaster and the rocky affairs of the heart are braided in this production.

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A giant gibbon installation on top of the roof of Carriageworks.
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Skywalker Gibbon installation on the Carriageworks roof

A large-scale inflatable ape will be on show on as part of Sydney Contemporary.

Two woman are enshrouded in darkness. The one on the left, who has short dark hair, is holding a lamp. The other one has long white hair. The Turn of the Screw by Hayes Theatre.
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Opera review: The Turn of the Screw, Hayes Theatre

Director Craig Baldwin and the Hayes Theatre Co breathe new life into a Benjamin Britten classic.

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