Stephen A Russell

Stephen A Russell is a Melbourne-based arts writer. His writing regularly appears in Fairfax publications, SBS online, Flicks, Time Out, The Saturday Paper, The Big Issue and Metro magazine. You can hear him on Joy FM.

Stephen A Russell's Latest Articles

Inside the incredible mind of Alexander McQueen

A sure-to-be blockbuster exhibition at the NGV presents an unrivalled look at the fashion legend’s legacy.

Features

Shifting sands: Shaping the future of Bangarra

As Stephen Page looks to a life beyond the company he has spent more than 30 years leading, Frances Rings…

Features

Landmark exhibition honours LGBTIQA+ veterans

For former servicepeople who did not see a place for themselves in the armed forces, this celebration of their stories…

News

Youth arts summit aims to solve sector’s crisis

Australian Theatre for Young People's Fraser Corfield argues the next generation is being denied access to cultural riches.

Features

What should a new Australian anthem sound like?

And what has table tennis got to do with it? Hip hop artist DENNI teamed up with puppet company Terrapin…

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Young creatives travel to Melbourne for Australian Youth Dance Festival

The showcase of emerging talent brings together 70 youth dancers from seven companies across the country to collaborate and work…

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How are commercial shows faring post-COVID?

While stadium gigs and major musicals have returned, show business must jump hurdles to bring us the biggest names in…

A woman in front of a small crowd raises her hands towards a building with a sign reading La Mama
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A theatre rises from the ashes

Those closest to La Mama relay their agony at its loss in flames and a new joy at a grand…

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