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Musical review: Hadestown, Theatre Royal Sydney

While some elements are impressive, others are undercooked and underwhelming.

Ryuichi Sakamoto in mixed-reality, ‘KAGAMI’. A virtual image of Sakamoto playing a black grand piano in a limbo or dark virtual space.
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Mixed-reality concert: KAGAMI, Asia TOPA 2025

In this one-on-one encounter with Ryuichi Sakamoto, ‘KAGAMI’ is a tender, yet ambitious, ode to life and death.

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Performance review: Liza's Good Judy, Motley Bauhaus, midsumma festival

Classic songs in an ambitious tribute to, and exploration of, legends Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.

Tim Minchin and band performing ‘Tim Minchin – First at the Foundry’ at the Foundry Theatre, Sydney. The photo shows Minchin, a fair-skinned man with shoulder length hair and wearing a white shirt and dark trousers, caught mid-song. His arms are stretched wide and four musicians are visible on the stage behind him; the other half of the photo shows the audience members at the Foundry Theatre.
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Theatre review: Tim Minchin – First at the Foundry

The Australian performer christened the stage of the new Foundry Theatre with a show that was equal parts brilliant and…

AURORA on stage in front of a large sun displayed on the screen behind her, while audiences hold up their hands as if reaching out.
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Concert review: AURORA 2025, Margaret Court Arena

The Norwegian songstress is a national treasure with soul-touching vocals and charming authenticity.

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Performance review: Homophonic!, Theatre Works, midsumma festival

A celebration of some of Australia’s best queer, classical musicians and compositions.

Album cover of The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow. Against a white background is a close up of a man's face grimacing.
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Album review: Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd

Will this be The Weeknd's final album?

Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Librettist

If you possess humility, audacity, originality and passion, becoming a librettist may suit you, says playwright, director, dramaturg and librettist…

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Awards are fickle beasts, so do your part and nominate a peer for the win

The Art Music Awards offer vital professional endorsement, that’s why it’s important for peers to nominate who gets a look…

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Musical review: Ruthless! the Musical, MC Showroom, midsumma festival

Interwoven tales of raging ambition for theatre stardom, with songs, sequins and satire.

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