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Shadow of Doubt: a young male and a female actor sitting on stage facing each other on a minimal set made of grey blocks. They sit in front of a dark backdrop.
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Theatre review: Shadow of Doubt, The Blue Room Theatre

A two-hander that dives inside one couple’s relationship to explore the complicated nature of abuse.

A woman sitting on a bench made of clay. She is also covered in clay.
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Theatre review: SNAKEFACE, Belvoir St

A reclamation of self inspired by the Medusa myth.

2024 cast of Rent musical sing and pose on stage during theatre performance.
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Special singalong performance of RENT to join the musical's season

A chance to sing along to Jonathon Larson's award-winning tunes...

Three women are laughing and sitting together on a bed.
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Theatre review: Big Girls Don't Cry, Belvoir St Theatre

1960s Redfern as seen through the perspectives of a group of Aboriginal women.

Netflix's Adolescence has taken the world by storm. Image: Netflix.
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5 Australian plays that feel like Netflix's Adolescence

One of the most talked about shows of the year, Netflix's 'Adolescence' feels closer to theatre than TV, with themes…

Anyone can now cast their vote for the name of the new QPAC theatre, set to open in 2026. Image: supplied.
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Public invited to name new QPAC theatre

The long overdue new QPAC theatre is now set to open in 2026. All are invited to submit their ideas…

Three young men and a two young women are gathered around a meal on a small table. All of them, aside from the woman on the right, are dressed in casual clothes. She's dressed more primly and conservatively. Dear Elena Sergeevna
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Theatre review: Dear Elena Sergeevna, Old Fitz Theatre

A theatrical experiment examining moral actions and clashes of ideology.

One of the plays being staged as rehearsed readings for the La Boite Encores program: 2015’s visceral ‘Prize Fighter’ by Future D. Fidel. The image shows a young Congolese man wearing boxing shorts and boxing gloves as he throws a punch with his left hand.
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La Boite Encores brings the 100-year-old company’s past to vivid life

Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre has announced the titles of 10 plays selected for its 10-week Encores play reading series.

'Back to the Future: The Musical', original Broadway cast. A young man leaps into the air while playing an electric guitar, accompanied by a blaze of sparks.
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Back to the Future: The Musical set for 2025 Sydney premiere

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Award-winning musical, which is based on the 1985 film starring Michael J…

Irish dancers wearing red and black perform on stage.
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Soon to tour Australia: Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

After 10 years, Flatley's Irish dance extravaganza returns Down Under.

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