Madeleine Swain

Madeleine Swain is ArtsHub’s managing editor. Originally from England where she trained as an actor, she has over 30 years’ experience as a writer, editor and film reviewer in print, television, radio and online. She is also currently President of JOY Media and Chair of the Board.

Madeleine Swain's Latest Articles

An African Australian woman with long dark haired tied back, a Caucasian woman with a messy blonde bun, an Indian man with a black bun and a Caucasian man with short blond hair sit around a pit with sand in it drinking espresso martinis on stage set decorated like a Turkish restaurant. Never Have I Ever, Melbourne Theatre Company.
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Theatre review: Never Have I Ever, Fairfax Studio

Both witty and wily, Deborah Frances-White's play makes for a very entertaining night in the theatre.

Five people wearing suits stand across a dark stage, with the large word SILENCE above their heads. Truth at Malthouse.
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Theatre review: Truth, Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse

Patricia Cornelius' latest play tells the story of the WikiLeaks founder who 'wanted to change the world'.

a woman in a red hat and trench coat holds her splayed hands up beside her face. An Evening Without Kate Bush.
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Performance review: An Evening Without Kate Bush, Fairfax Studio, midsumma festival

For those who love Kate Bush, but also for those who don't... yet.

A grey wall and pavement, on the wall are a series of posters side by side advertising concerts at the Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) with lines like Discover the Sounds inside the Honeycomb and Music for the Daring.
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Daring to dive into the honeycomb

Abraham Lincoln once said, 'If you want to gather honey, don’t kick over the beehive.' In its brand redevelopment project,…

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Spreading the word – reaching the right artists at the right time to amplify your art prize announcement

When targeting your art prize announcement, be like a shark – laser focused and swimming in the right part of…

An opera diva in a big blue dress has her arms up in the air and a small orchestra behind her. Opera For All. Dimity Shepherd.
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Providing a pathway to the ultimate art form – Opera for All

The Opera for All concerts are being seen all over the globe. This week it was Melbourne's turn.

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Celebrating the art that promotes positive change

The Environmental Art and Design Prize is open to all Australians, with two main awards and more cash prizes.

A dark background and a head shot of a Caucasian women with blond shoulder length wavy hair smiling at the camera. She is wearing a dark shirt and has her body turned three-quarters on
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Creative sector leaders in Australia Day Honours 2025

A number of prominent figures in the arts sector have been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours List, which…

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.

left panel is a headshot of a middle aged Caucasian woman with short cropped blonde hair resting her chin on her right hand, wearing a black round neck shirt against a red backdrop. On the right is a book cover of the bottom half of some black stockinged legs wearing black lace up boots standing in yellow fallen leaves and the words Grace and Marigold in white at the top
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Book review: Grace and Marigold, Mira Robertson

A moving and intriguing period novel of awakenings and secrets that strikes true.

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