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A ballet dancer dressed in a white frog costume is in mid air with his legs kicking out behind him. On the stage is Alice, with shoulder length dark hair, wearing a purple dress and carrying a red rose. Behind them is an image of a cottage on a wall hanging; it looks embroidered.
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Ballet review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Arts Centre Melbourne

An immersive spectacle, sure to unsettle and astound lovers of the classic tale.

Swansong. A man in a singlet with his arms crossed is staring straight ahead.
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Theatre Review: Swansong, Theatre Works

A one-man play packs a solid punch.

Qui a tué mon père. A man sits on a stage in front of a backdrop projection of an open road.
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Theatre review: Qui a tué mon père (Who Killed My Father), Adelaide Festival

A personal polemic addressing France’s neglect and contempt of the working class poor.

The 39 Steps. A man in a 30s type beige three-piece suit with a pencil moustache is on top of a box, pursued by two men dressed as police officers, also on boxes - all made to look as if it's a chase sequence on a train.
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Theatre review: The 39 Steps, Chapel off Chapel

Inspired by Buchan's novel and Hitchcock's film, this award-winning play is a highly energetic iteration.

A scaffolding like set has several bodies positioned within it silhouetted against a lit backdrop. The Threepenny Opera.
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Opera review: The Threepenny Opera, Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival

Searing satire and a rage against capitalism wrapped up in a love story.

The Government Inspector. Three men in brightly coloured shirts look at the phone the middle one is holding. A woman behind is peering over his shoulder to see too. They all look concerned.
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Theatre review: The Government Inspector, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

A riotous Aussie adaptation of Gogol's classic work.

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Opera review: The Nightingale and Other Fables, Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Festival

A stunningly inventive operatic reimagining makes its Australian debut in Adelaide. 

Sherlock Holmes. Image is a grey-haired middle aged man in a gold brocade smoking jacket.
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Performance review: Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act, Adelaide Fringe Festival

A one-man performance channelling arguably the world's most famous detective.

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Theatre review: The Lewis Trilogy, Griffin Theatre

A trilogy of plays by Louis Nowra is a mixed bag of treats.

Future Cargo. Two figures in silver bodysuits moving across a panel.
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Performance review: Future Cargo, Adelaide Fringe Festival

Alien arrivals distinguish a mesmerising dance performance.

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