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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.
Kids' stories finding new adult audiences
Harry Potter to War Horse: Why have the boundaries separating children’s entertainment from more adult art forms have become so…
Castlemaine State Festival: performing arts
From bands, ensembles and choral groups to Indigenous pantomime and cabaret, this festival has the performing arts covered.
Acting, auditioning, and the audience: lessons from John Bell
With five decades experience behind him, actor and director John Bell has plenty of advice for up and coming thespians.
Hate
Written for the 1988 Australian Bicentenary, Stephen Sewell’s play about a wealthy political family and their monstrous and manipulative patriarch…
The Other Place
Sharr White’s acclaimed drama, part mystery, part domestic tragedy, opens the MTC’s 2013 season.
Vieux Carré
Named after the French Quarter in New Orleans, this overtly autobiographical Tennessee Williams play is rarely performed – with good…