Theatre
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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'.
![Sherlock Holmes. Image is a grey-haired middle aged man in a gold brocade smoking jacket.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/sherlock_image_A-1-e1709008245231.jpg?w=310)
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.
![A series of acrobats perform handstands, two-highs and three-highs by the edge of a body of water, in which their reflections are visible.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/unnamed-2-e1709071943847.jpg?w=310)
More companies celebrate significant anniversaries in 2024
Brisbane's Circa and Sydney's Legs on the Wall are among the companies celebrating significant anniversaries this year.
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Performance review: Future Cargo, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Alien arrivals distinguish a mesmerising dance performance.
![Are we not drawn onward to a new erA. The image is of a single person wearing a nose/mouth mask on a stage holding up a smoking flare, surrounded by smoke with bits of detritus - fabric - at their feet.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/are-we-not-drawn-onward-to-new-era-cr-mirjam-devriendt.jpg?w=310)
Performance review: Are we not drawn onward to new erA, State Theatre of WA, Perth Festival
Does 'Are we not drawn onward to new erA’ show us how things are’?
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Theatre review: Gaslight, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
A revitalised production of Patrick Hamilton's play blends contemporary norms alongside classic thriller tropes with mixed results.   Â
![Logue Lake: a male actor holding a coffee mug, standing on stage framed by an open window with curtains at the side.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/HERO_Logue-Lake_Low-Res_Miles-Noel-Studio_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
Theatre Review: Logue Lake, Perth Festival
A new take on the thriller genre offers many twists, with some revelations landing better than others.
![Emily Sheehan. Photo: Supplied. A young white woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and smiling at the camera. She is wearing a black tshirt and standing in front of a vibrant wall mural.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/SYWMAJ-2024-26feb.jpg?w=310)
So you want my arts job: Playwright
Emily Sheehan shares the realities of her work as a playwright, her advice for others starting out and crucial skills…
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Performance review: Briefs – Dirty Laundry, Sydney Mardi Gras
A Mardi Gras headline act, this queer acrobatic troupe returns for more mischief.