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A theatre set with five actors on stage. The set depicts a living room interior with patterned carpet, a lounge sofa, table and two chairs. In the centre are two men shaking hands, next to them is a women sitting on the sofa. Two female figures stand to either side.
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Theatre review: Exiles, fortyfivedownstairs

Bloomsday’s adaptation of James Joyce’s ‘Exiles’ is a fascinating exploration into fidelity, monogamy and disentangling their conflation within the institutional…

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Linda Woolverton brought Belle and Alice to life – and she’s not ready to stop yet

The writer talks about adapting Beauty and the Beast for the stage musical. As the only woman with a sole…

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Performance review: Break, Metro Arts, Brisbane

A story told from the inside out – Break is a dance work about a body reaching its limits.

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Theatre review: Puffs, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

A strong ensemble deliver an energetic performance of this Harry Potter parody.

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Opera review: Aida, Sydney Opera House

A dazzling reimagining of Verdi’s classic tragedy.

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Robert Lepage opera announced for Adelaide Festival 2024

Stravinsky’s ‘The Nightingale and Other Fables’ has been programmed by Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie CBE next year, with more tentpole…

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Performance review: ARETHA, Sydney Opera House

A musical celebration of the life and legacy of the late, great Aretha Franklin.

A group of people in a rehearsal room with timbre floor sitting in a loose circle. There is a women sitting and learning her body down to write on a piece of paper in the centre of the image.
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Opportunities and awards

This week’s announcements include the National Photographic Portrait Prize winner, APRA PDAs, Penguin Literary Prize, Miles Franklin shortlist and more.

Jack Liebeck, Townsville 2023. Photo: Andrew Rankin
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The Australian Festival of Chamber Music offers an impressive 2023 program

Artistic Director Jack Liebeck returns to Townsville/Gurambilbarra with five world premieres and a feast of guilty pleasures!

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Theatre review: Little Brother, Big Sister, La Mama Courthouse

Schizophrenia is a worthy concept to explore, but this production fails to engage dramatically.

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