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Time Machine. STREB EXTREME ACTION. A group of red lycra clad performers cling to a huge half circle metal wheel in a display of dexterity and strength.
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Performance Review: Time Machine, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival

A high-energy display of action and acrobatics. 

A woman in early 19th century garb sits at a Brisbane bus stop. The Wheel of Brisbane Ferris Wheel is visible behind her.
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New festival brings the beauty of bel canto to Brisbane

Opera Queensland’s Brisbane Bel Canto celebrates the quintessential operatic form with a series of exacting and beautiful works that showcase…

L to R: Autumn Skuthorpe, Brenden Borellini and Georgia Cranko. Photo: Luke Monsour, Bulimba Studio. Three people stand on a stage behind a clear podium at the Matilda Awards. Skuthorpe has long curly brown hair, rosy cheeks, and an aqua-coloured dress. Skuthorpe is writing on the palm of Borellini, who has closely shaved hair, short grey stubble and wearing a black suit. Cranko has short curly brown hair, wearing a black vest and grey pants.
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What happens when theatre is informed by lived experience

'Breathe In' by Brenden Borellini, Georgia Cranko, Alison Richardson and Crossroad Arts is a prime example of powerful theatre informed…

Four people stand in a forest wearing long black coats. The three women also wear tall black hats, the man a tall white one.
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5 things about WOMADelaide for 2025

Even the most well-established festivals welcome newcomers every year. For those considering WOMADelaide next year, here are some things you…

The Great Travelling Médecin Show. A range of actors in various eclectic costumes are variously standing and sitting on the stage reaching out toward an actor in a white tunic with a top hat and a doctor's bag.
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Theatre review: The Great Travelling Médecin Show, Cairns Performing Arts Centre 

Gods were pitted against medical science in this experimental piece.

A white woman dressed in black with a dark blue jacket stands outside a theatre door. Her short hair is pulled back and she is smiling at the camera.
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Lee Lewis to step down as Queensland Theatre Artistic Director

Lewis is leaving the company later this month after four years at the creative helm.

A group of physical theatre actors make a pyramid with one person on the top holding a megaphone.
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Performance review: Future Proof, Darebin Arts Speakeasy

Physical theatre that asked the hard questions, but needed a little more fine-tuning.

A ballet dancer dressed in a white frog costume is in mid air with his legs kicking out behind him. On the stage is Alice, with shoulder length dark hair, wearing a purple dress and carrying a red rose. Behind them is an image of a cottage on a wall hanging; it looks embroidered.
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Ballet review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Arts Centre Melbourne

An immersive spectacle, sure to unsettle and astound lovers of the classic tale.

Members of the cast from ‘Akaraka’ by Amarachi and produced by Empty Seat Theatre. Photo: Cameron Grant. Two people standing close to each other with their hands on the person seated in front of them, smiling. Two more people are standing at the back and off to the right hand side, their hands are held together looking slightly serious. All members of the cast have dark skin brown skin and black hair, with a red-orange background.
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'It's an Australian play': how a new CALD theatre company is turning the tables on diversity

‘Akaraka’ and Empty Seat Theatre are built by creatives who hope to lead change by example, one show at a…

Creative Australia Leadership program workshop at Grey Art Gallery, Bandung, Indonesia 2023. Photo: Supplied. Around 20 people sitting in a circle inside a space with a bright pink wall in the background installed with colourful 3D artworks.
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