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Three men sitting at a table in front of a stable door in a production of 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.'
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Theatre review: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Another tried and true staging of a Shakespeare comedy from The Australian Shakespeare Company.

black and white headshot of young Caucasian man with intense eyes. James Simpson.
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Vale James Simpson

The musical director, arranger and orchestrator was described as 'a remarkable, talented, humble, passionate, kind soul' by Casey Donovan.

A man dressed in a tartan black and red Father Christmas costume.
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Theatre review: A Christmas Carol, Subiaco Arts Centre

Yet another iteration of this classic novel, but one with a distinct bogan flavour.

Mitchell Butel in the rehearsal room for STCSA's 2024 production 'The Questions'. Butel is a fair-skinned man aged 54, clean shaven and with neatly styled short brown hair. He wears a brightly-patterned jumper and is sitting at a table, leaning forward to smile for the camera.
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What I’ve learned: Mitchell Butel

Mitchell Butel believes the best way to learn about being an Artistic Director is to become an Artistic Director.

Two men and a woman dress up as three little pigs. They have pink pants on and pig ears. They are wearing a red, green and blue top respectively in 'The 3 Little Pigs.'
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Musical review: The 3 Little Pigs, National Theatre Melbourne

An adequate production, but one that could have been better.

A performer dressed as a fairy in neon green in 'Adventures in Neverland.'
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Performance review: Adventures in Neverland, St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Tinkerbell and pirates in the Botanical Gardens? Expect a heavy dose of child-friendly silliness.

Two young women are dancing in 'Sauce". The lighting that falls on them is in tones of red. Sauce
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Theatre review: SAUCE, Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Two loners help each other through hurtful life experiences.

Sterling Notley and Matt Hogan in Canberra Youth Theatre's production of 'Work, But This Time Like You Mean It'. Two young men, both dressed in red and white shirts and black pants, sit in a pit of yellow balls against a red wall. One boy holds the other in his arms; both are shouting or screaming.
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Canberra Youth Theatre takes drastic steps to ensure its survival

The long-running company will not stage any productions in 2025 and is also cutting back and consolidating its training programs…

Windmill Theatre Co's 'Moss Piglet' is touring regional South Australia in 2025. Two actors in colourful costimes, one with eight limbs and another with wings, stand on a brightly lit set.
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Windmill Theatre Company announces a 2025 season of experiments, new initiatives and tours

Windmill Theatre Company and its screen arm, Windmill Pictures, have a busy year ahead.

Asia TOPA's newly announced Nightlife program is a dynamic blend of performance art and club culture. A person wearing a fringed cowboy hat, facemask and fringed and laced-up dress poses dramatically, arms raised, before a culturally diverse crowd of young adults.
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Pop-up clubs and performance art announced for Asia TOPA’s Nightlife program

Returning after a five-year hiatus, the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts reflects the many ways people now experience culture, including…

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