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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
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Comedy review: Jessica Barton: Dirty Work, The Motley Bauhaus, MICF 2025
Come clown around with this multitalented comedian in her debut show.
The 2025 Stand Up! grant recipients have arrived
Six years since being established, the supportive initiative is back to champion more rising comics.
The Australian Ballet on tour: a national expedition
Set to feature The Nutcracker Act II and more.
Theatre review: O, Ophelia, Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Cairns
Shakespeare's Ophelia is the protagonist in this timeless tale about coercive control.
Performance review: THE WET, Alexander Theatre, Monash Performing Arts Centres
A stunning physical and aural celebration of the Wet and how it affects all beings living on Country in Far…
Advocacy body warns Australian music in crisis, targets marginal seats
With rising national concerns over streaming services and a troubled live music industry, the national 'Save Our Arts' campaign is…
Hugh Jackman launches new theatre company
In a joint statement, the Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor has announced a new theatrical partnership with high-profile producer Sonia…
Teddy Swims announces new Australian tour dates
Teddy Swims has experienced a meteoric rise since 2023, and he is visiting Australia in October on his first stadium…
10-year look back at major performing arts festivals shows some things haven’t changed
As some prominent performing arts festivals wrap up their programs for another year, we take a reflective look back on…