Madeleine Swain
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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?

Webinar #2 – A new way forward: how inclusive leadership is driving change
The latest Creative Exchange webinar from ArtsHub and Creative Victoria is available to view now...

Exhibition review: Rembrandt: True to Life, NGV International
A new exhibition showcases the Dutch master's innovations and skill in the art of etching and printmaking.

Performance review: Cinderella, Peninsula Hot Springs
While the idea of luxuriating in a hot springs pool while taking in some culture is lovely, the idea needs…