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Sydney theatres underutilised and expensive
Sydney’s theatre venues are used for performance less than a third of the time, while producers struggle to find an…

Philanthropy supports Malthouse Theatre initiatives
Opportunities for independent artists, including residencies and placements, are being presented with the aid of philanthropic partners.

Elegy
A deftly understated drama about a very human tragedy, simply and compelling staged.

From babes to babies
A drag cabaret artist and a comedian with heaps of vagina jokes are not performers you would expect in children's…

Do artists change minds?
Asylum seekers, hate crimes, and same-sex parenting: Hot-topic performances aim to change attitudes but unless you get to diverse audiences,…

Best of the Bowie tributes
From his impact on music to his socio-political influence, David Bowie's death has sparked a wave of writings and reflection.

Remembering Alan Rickman
The British actor has died aged 69, surrounded by family and friends.

Why do we keep going back to the bush?
Two in three Australians live in a capital city, yet the bush continues to fascinate us, as evidenced by three…

Tributes flow for David Bowie
Musician David Bowie has died aged 69, days after releasing his final album.

Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs
Scottish-born, US-based actor and performer Alan Cumming delighted his fans at Arts Centre Melbourne this week, but left this reviewer…