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Opera review: Così fan tutte, Sydney Opera House
If you can forgive the problematic sexual politics, 'Così fan tutte' is enormous fun.
Festival reviews: Did You Mean to Fall Like That, The Daughters Of Róisín, Beyond Krapp, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Three solo acts in The Edinburgh Festival Fringe show a range of styles and subject matter.
Festival review: The Weight of Shadow, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Physical theatre and dance explore the daily struggles of having anxiety and PTSD.
Theatre review: Uncle Vanya, Ensemble Theatre
Joanna Murray-Smith's adaptation of Chekhov's classic play is elegant and tasteful.
Queensland Theatre axes entire run of hit Broadway play
The Australian premiere season of Selina Fillinger’s 'POTUS' has been cancelled outright, the day after its postponed opening night.
Festival reviews: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, various venues
Four very different Australian shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe impress with their content and direction.
Music review: Australian Festival of Chamber Music, various Townsville venues
A reflection on some key concerts and events at the 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
Theatre review: English, Southbank Theatre
The challenges of learning a second language are played out in an Iranian classroom.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: blood, sweat, tears and a truckload of money
Have the costs of taking a show to the biggest Fringe Festival on the planet finally become too much?