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Theatre review: Grug, Arts Centre Melbourne
An award-winning show based on a picture book creature.
Theatre review: The Queen's Nanny, Ensemble Theatre
This play about the British royal family brings nothing new to the table, but will appeal to those who enjoy…
MTC launches 2025 season with revivals, remounts and new Australian work
Brave programming and resonant stories are central to Anne-Louise Sarks’ third MTC season as Artistic Director.
Music review: Mzaza: The Birth and Death of Stars, Riverside TheatresÂ
Mzaza’s current Australian tour sees the world music favourites deliver a powerful concert experience with strong theatrical elements.
Theatre review: As You Like It, Queen's Gardens, Townsville
Sparkling performances and a strong ensemble mark this Shakespeare production.
Festival review: Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show, South Bank Piazza
This semi-autobiographical stage show exploring the French fashion designer’s life and career is visually splendid but, ironically, lacking in theatrical…
Theatre review: Hamlet, fortyfivedownstairs
A few directorial choices let down this otherwise fine contemporary interpretation of 'Hamlet'.
Festival review: Renfield, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A solo show that took full advantage of Edinburgh's Gothic ambience.
Grief, hilarity, classics and culture are celebrated in Belvoir’s 2025 season
Artistic Director Eamon Flack has launched a season of nine plays for Belvoir’s 2025 subscription season.