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‘Let’s pretend this is a film’ – when screen techniques tread the boards

There’s a long and storied tradition of film technology appearing on our stages, but to what end?

Peter Cook as Dave Smith in 'Breaking the Castle'. Image: Darren Thomas.
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The art of the solo show

One-person shows have become increasingly popular in current theatre, but what does it take to tackle a solo work?

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Theatre review: Metropolis, Hayes Theatre

An adaptation of the famous 1927 sci-fi film is nearly there, but needs more development.

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Theatre review: By Jane's Hand, La Mama

Austen fans will get on board, but greater directorial distance may have improved this project.

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Theatre review: As You Like It, Queensland Theatre

Queensland Theatre’s 'As You Like It' plays to its comic humour at the expense of narrative and Shakespeare’s language.

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Theatre review: True West, fortyfivedownstairs

Sibling rivalry resurfaces in this classic Sam Shepard play.

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Musical review: La Cage Aux Folles, State Theatre

Pretty and energetic, but dated.

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Vale Barry Humphries

Humphries, whose reputation was tarnished in later years, is nonetheless remembered as a comic genius.

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Vale Maelíosa Stafford

The Irish-Australian actor and director died suddenly at his Sydney home on 10 April.

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Art for kids shouldn't shy from difficult topics

Theatre is a powerful space for self-discovery, but also a platform to open up difficult discussions and build empathy for…

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