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Placing community at a festival’s heart while reaching for the stars

Brisbane Festival’s Louise Bezzina wants to redefine what a festival can and should be.

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Saved: $2M turns the light back on at 5 Eliza

'So much potential.' One of Sydney's iconic little spaces is about to become much bigger.

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So you want my arts job: Cruise Entertainer

As cruising returns, we talk with entertainer Neven Connelly about opportunities for this unique travelling gig.

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Sex on stage doesn't have to be awkward

Verity Johnson explores the art of staged intimacy and offers tips for avoiding the cringe factor.

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The joys and challenges of choose your own adventure theatre

From immersive theatre to choose your own adventure cabaret, here are some key considerations for the exhilarating format.

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Cabaret review: Blanc de Blanc Encore

The Spiegeltent hosts a night of ribald humour, aerial stunts, extravagant costumes and a pillow fight.

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How to make the most of a Fringe festival

Three Fringe festival veterans on why they love Fringe and their advice for newcomers.

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Theatre review: Future.Joy.Club.

A delicious cocktail of burlesque finery from Finucane and Smith and friends.

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A show to die for

Chronically ill and disabled people are already familiar with judging risks to their lives. What can they teach the performing…

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Cabaret review: Bernie Dieter’s Weimar Punk

A potent voice, a sparkly costume and some well honed storytelling equals a night of pure entertainment.

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