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Cross-sector theatre partnership to dive deep into family violence

A theatre company with two successful cross-sector partnerships already to its name continues its work with community organisations to cast…

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it ā€“ you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

Hazem Shammas will play the titular role in Bell Shakespeare's 2025 production of 'Coriolanus'. A man with dark, curly hair and wearing a brown suit holds his right hand to his mouth. A butterfly is perched on his fingertips.
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From rarely seen tragedy to popular history play: Bell Shakespeare launches 2025 season

Rarely staged in Australia, Shakespeareā€™s ā€˜Coriolanusā€™ is one of three major productions presented by Bell Shakespeare in the companyā€™s 35th…

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Theatre review: Two Strangers Walk into a Bar..., Sydney Fringe Festival

An immersive experience awaits in this participatory production, which invites questions about human connection.Ā 

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Late bloomers: going from corporate to comedy

There are those who are 'born in a trunk' and there are those who spend time in the corporate world…

Venezuelan-born maleĀ soprano Samuel MariƱo opens the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's 2025 season. Wearing a green velvet waistcoat, a pale pink shirt and a cravat, MariƱo - who has light brown skin, dark eyes and curly black hair - parts a pair of white lace curtains and gently smiles at the camera.
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Going for baroque in 2025: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra celebrates its 35th anniversary

From Handel and Bach to new collaborations and commissions, the Brandenburgā€™s 2025 season promises to excite and delight.

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Opera review: La BohĆØme, Athenaeum Theatre

Despite being a tragedy, Melbourne Operaā€™s La BohĆØme is a joyful delight to watch.

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QSOā€™s 2025 Season ā€“ something bigger than just our everyday life

Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents its 2025 season of aural as well as visual delights.

2025 Createability Internship Program for creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf. Image: Past Createability participant Holly Jane Cohle and Scott Andrew. A vibrant photo of Holly and Scott in discussion in front of a green and blue art piece laid out in front of them. Holly is sitting, wearing a pink beret with blue hair, a cartoon tshirt and a stripped jacket. Scott is standing and looking at holly, wearing a grey scarf and black jacket. They appear to be inside a studio or warehouse.
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Opportunities and awards

Emerging composer fellowship open for applications, plus Victorian live music investment, finalists of play award and more!

Greek-Australian actor, director and advocate Lex Marinos has died aged 75. The photo shows Marinos in a thoughtful pose. his grey hair short, his face lined and his right hand rested contemplatively on his chin.
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Vale Lex Marinos OAM: actor, director, broadcaster and champion of diversity in the arts

The acclaimed and much-loved Greek-Australian actor, writer, director and advocate died last Friday, aged 75.

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