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One Ring to rule Melbourne
The City of Melbourne joins forces with Opera Australia to present the Melbourne Ring Festival, a special program of Wagner-inspired…
Stephen Fry throws support behind young Australian playwright
Actor, writer and TV host Stephen Fry promotes 17 year old playwright, crashes atyp’s Fresh Ink website.
Chrissy Amphlett dies aged 53
Lead singer of Australian band Divinyls dies aged 53, after fighting breast cancer since 2010.
$3 million risk on Bolshoi tour
Queensland has had a massive coup securing an exclusive season of the Bolshoi Ballet but the tour is an expensive…
Circus Oz celebrates World Circus Day
Australia’s favourite circus company, Circus Oz, introduced the latest member of its ensemble to the media on Thursday.
Theatre iNQ finds home alone
Despite having no Arts QLD or OzCo funding, Townsville’s Theatre iNQ have moved out of a communal building and into…
Melbourne theatre community mourns Geoffrey Milne
Academic, author, critic, historian, lighting designer, Brecht fan, puppetry enthusiast and mentor to many, Geoffrey Milne will be sadly missed.
Bolshoi 'brothel' but no exploitation on our turf
Overshadowed by claims of pimping and acts of violence, the Bolshoi Ballet’s exclusive tour requires careful handling, says QPAC Director…
Sydney headhunts Melbourne directors
Two of Melbourne’s best and brightest theatre-makers have just been appointed as Belvoir’s new Directors in Residence.
Ten comedians to keep your eyes on
Our comedy festival tips for those of you who like your humour fresh as well as funny.