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.

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Book review: Her Sunburnt Country, Deborah Fitzgerald

A well-considered biography that provides a detailed and informative account of the life of the woman behind Australia's most famous…

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Pumpkin patch – Yayoi Kusama acquisition revealed

The latest vegetable-inspired artwork from the famed nonagenarian artist has now been installed in a regional Victorian outdoor sculpture garden.

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Exhibition review: Works of Nature: Marshmallow Laser Feast, ACMI

A trippy excursion into a world of swirling pixels has profound intent.

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MPavilion 10 off and running

The 10th annual MPavilion has now been revealed in Mebourne's Queen Victoria Gardens.

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Webinar #5 – Using social media to promote your creative business

ArtsHub and Creative Victoria's latest webinar is now available to view online.

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Webinar #4 – Managing the business of creative practice: an expert roundtable

If you're a sole practitioner working in the creative industries who finds the mechanics of running your business challenging, this…

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Performance review: Elvis: A Musical Revolution, Athenaeum Theatre

With two rock and pop musicals opening in Melbourne on the same night, a show about the King manages to…

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Groundhog Day musical in a Melbourne exclusive

Another big musical is heading to Melbourne in 2024.

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Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall on the birth of their new musical

'Bananaland' is having its world premiere as part of Brisbane Festival 2023.

Festival review: week three, Brisbane Festival

Some of the highlights of week three of Brisbane Festival.

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