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Performance review: Bite Club: 2nd Serve, Arts Centre Melbourne
The Brief's Factory troupe returns to entertain and scandalise with their circus tricks.
Griffin Theatre Company’s 2025 season celebrates immediacy and finds common ground
In 2025, Griffin thematically bridges social and generational divides while also celebrating theatre’s ability to predict the future.
Queensland Theatre launches 2025 season with AD’s role still vacant
A triumvirate of Associate Artistic Directors have programmed the company’s 2025 season, which includes two world premieres of very local…
Theatre review: The Puzzle, Dunstan Playhouse
State Theatre South Australia celebrates 50 years of the Dunstan Playhouse with a David Williamson world premiere.
Opportunities and awards
Call-out for contemporary textile exhibition and mid-career leadership program, plus winner of 2024 Newcastle Poetry Prize and more!
Modern new staging installed at Theatre Royal Sydney
The new, modular stage has been built utilising sustainable materials, while the old wooden stage has been repurposed and donated.
Comedy review: The Racist Immigrants, Sydney Fringe Festival
POC comedians indulge and take a swipe at ethnic stereotypes.
Theatre review: Cicada, Wharf 2 Theatre
Shaun Tan's picture book about capitalism and individualism is brought to life via enchanting puppetry.
Opera review: Puccini Gala: Suor Angelica, Athenaeum Theatre
A one-act opera and gala concert that showcases the best of Melbourne Opera talent.