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

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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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Performance review: Eternity, St John's Cathedral, Brisbane Festival

Circa's Brisbane Festival show contemplates the eternal to impressive effect.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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