Madeleine Swain

Madeleine Swain is ArtsHub’s managing editor. Originally from England where she trained as an actor, she has over 25 years’ experience as a writer, editor and film reviewer in print, television, radio and online. She is also currently Vice Chair of JOY Media.

Madeleine Swain's Latest Articles

A man in a shirt clasps a woman from behind. Both look grim. Honour Red Stitch Actors' Theatre
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Back to the future for Red Stitch Actors' Theatre 2025 season

Red Stitch Actors' Theatre is starting the year with an oldie but a goodie, but then it's brand new works…

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Film review: Welcome to Babel

A fascinating portrait of a man with a mission and the history that inspired it...

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Career Advice

Networking and Mentoring – Learning Module 4, Networking 101

The first chapter of five videos in this fourth module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The…

A woman with bleached blonde hair and 19th century clothing is shouting with her right arm raised. My Brilliant Career.
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Musical review: My Brilliant Career, Sumner Theatre

It's an all-singing, all-keyboard playing and totally exuberant Sybylla Melvyn.

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Career Advice

Media and Publicity – Learning Module 3, Conclusion

The final chapter of five videos in this third module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The…

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Career Advice

Media and Publicity – Learning Module 3, Extra Sauce

The penultimate of five videos in this third module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big…

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Concert review: Coldplay, Music of the Spheres Tour, Marvel Stadium

Coldplay's mammoth world tour hits Melbourne, but what is the secret to the band's undoubted success?

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Data After Dark platform is launched in Sydney

A new platform has been released that will track growth and changes in economic activity across NSW between 6pm and…

Four women in winter coats lean against a wall on the banks of the river Yarra. With Melbourne's Flinders Street station on the other side of the river. They all have instrument cases - two violins, one viola and a cello. Flinders Quartet
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Celebrating its 25-year anniversary, Flinders Quartet announces its 2025 season

For its silver jubilee year, Flinders Quartet is presenting a series of concerts showcasing chamber music from both past and…

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Career Advice

Media and Publicity – Learning Module 3, Success in the Media

The third of five videos in this third module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big…

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