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Theatre review: Murder Mystery: Labassa Mansion

Crime and pun-ishment – a beautiful Melbourne mansion plays host to a double entendre-filled murder mystery event.

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Theatre review: Hamlet, Bell Shakespeare

A surprisingly respectful adaptation that allows the original words to shine.

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Features

Northern Rivers companies focus on flood recovery

After devastating floods at the end of February, artists and arts organisations in the Northern Rivers are now focused on…

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Opportunities and awards wrap

Call outs for The Lester Prize plus winners of 2021 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards announced and finalists of 2022…

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New disability arts festival announces lead creative

Arts Access Victoria’s Caroline Bowditch will be Alter State festival’s inaugural Creative Lead.

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Theatre review: Admissions, MTC

A comedy of manners about race and higher education.

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COVID recovery must have diversity in mind

COVID struggles for First Nations and culturally diverse creatives have been exacerbated by racism, finds latest Diversity Arts Australia report.

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The arts news you may have missed

What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…

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Does RISE fund some projects to fail?

Two final round RISE grant recipients share the mixed blessings of their successful applications.

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Opinions & Analysis

Acting dangerously: confessions of a transformational actor

Performing means taking risks but what about when those risks threaten your mental health?

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