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Garry Starr wins Most Outstanding Show award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
A one-man clown show about Penguin Classics has won MICF 2025's Most Outstanding Show award; a range of other comedians…
Illuminate Adelaide reveals centrepiece work Night Visions in first 2025 program tease
A sensory journey through Adelaide Botanic Garden created almost entirely by Australian artists will be the centrepiece of Illuminate Adelaide…
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 award nominees announced
Nine shows are in the running for MICF’s Most Outstanding Show award this year; nominations for Best Newcomer were also…
Laugh your cares away at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2025
Like a swarm of LOLcusts, the country’s best comedians – and local talents aplenty – are about to descend on…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector.
Simply the best: ‘TINA – A Tropical Love Story’ celebrates the late, great Tina Turner
Everyone has their own Tina story, says First Nations performer Ben Graetz, who’s sharing his – and sharing the spotlight…
Sydney Festival seeks Creative Producer – First Nations, as Jake Nash prepares to move on
Sydney Festival’s Creative Artist in Residence Jacob (Jake) Nash will depart after the 2026 Blak Out program; a new role…
La Boite Encores brings the 100-year-old company’s past to vivid life
Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre has announced the titles of 10 plays selected for its 10-week Encores play reading series.
Back to the Future: The Musical set for 2025 Sydney premiere
Everything you need to know about the Olivier Award-winning musical, which is based on the 1985 film starring Michael J…
From Coachella to the Sunshine Coast: exploring the impact of Desert X at REMIX Academy
Jenny Gil, Executive Director of the outdoor sculpture biennale Desert X, is flying from California to Australia to discuss her…