Madeleine Swain
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Groundhog Day musical in a Melbourne exclusive
Another big musical is heading to Melbourne in 2024.
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.
Performance review: Eternity, St John's Cathedral, Brisbane Festival
Circa's Brisbane Festival show contemplates the eternal to impressive effect.
Book review: Cast Mates, Sam Twyford-Moore
An examination of the relationship between Hollywood and the Australian film industry, via actors who have straddled them both.
Webinar #3 – AI: A point of inflection for the arts?
Watch our third Creative Exchange webinar, co-produced with Creative Victoria, which explores your questions and concerns about AI's impact on…
Book review: The Magpie's Sister, Kerri Turner
An historical tale of circus folk and prejudice, and how understanding can lead to the unlikeliest of allies.
Exhibition review: Connection, THE LUME
Immersive in every sense of the word, Connection is a wonderland of First Nations artwork, imagery and soundscapes.
Performance review: Masterclass, Malthouse, RISING
A RISING show that really lives up to its name, this two-hander from Adrienne Truscott and Brokentalkers delivers on all…
Dance review: TANZ, Arts Centre Melbourne, RISING
TANZ has moments of wonder and even the sublime but how transgressive is nudity and gore in 2023?