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Theatre review: Shadow of Doubt, The Blue Room Theatre
A two-hander that dives inside one couple’s relationship to explore the complicated nature of abuse.

Performance review: The Little Prince, Ellie Easton Theatre, Claremont Showgrounds
Antoine Saint-Exupéry’s novella in puppetry form.

Rising from lockdowns and floods: how Ballet International Gala is filling theatres against the odds
The young ballet company is currently touring Australia with a new version of an old favourite...

Sydney Dance Company prepares for its 2025 international tour
Globetrotting into prestigious venues and an artistic residency.

The inaugural Music and Data insight summit: April 2025
A new music and data summit is aiming to deliver insights to the music industry.

Comedy review: Stephen Hall, For the Term of His Natural Lies, DoubleTree by Hilton, MICF 2025
Part-film, part-voiceover and completely silly, Stephen Hall delivers a comedy festival show like no other.

Opportunities and awards
Crime writing awards now open, plus winners of Gallipoli Art Prize and Newcastle Short Story Award.

Lady Gaga, Albanese and dynamic ticket pricing: Aussies want answers
With tickets starting at $300, Australian Lady Gaga fans are the latest to ask the Government for intervention in regulating…

Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 – top picks
Wondering what MICF 2025 show to catch next? ArtsHub has you covered.