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Two panels. On the left is of Scott F. Harrison and Jessical O'Bryan at the launch of their book, a cover photo of which is placed on the podium that they are standing between. They are both dressed in formal black and white clothes. On the right is the cover of their book, 'Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century', which features a photo of an emoting woman wearing a maroon suit.
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Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica Oā€™Bryan and Scott D HarrisonĀ 

A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…

An Asian man, WIlliam Yang, at a coast setting. He has his arms spread out wide. There is a small white dog next to him.
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Performance review: William Yang: Milestone, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Festival

The life and times of famed Sydney photographer William Yang are explored in this autobiographical show.Ā 

Large video screen with image of blonde wigged woman with glasses and actors below. Dark Noon
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Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025

An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.

A large copy of Alison Lester's picture book 'Imagine Live' is placed in the middle of the stage, with two actors between it and various paraphrenalia from the book.
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Theatre review: IMAGINE LIVE, Arts Centre Melbourne

Based on Alison Lester's popular picture book, this production works for all the family.

Man playing piano on stage, Rufus Wainwright
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Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival

An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.

A woman is peeping through the folds of a large, oversized puppet. The light on them both is golden in a production of 'Hometown.'
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Theatre review: Hometown, Claremont Showground

A new puppet musical inspired by the work of Shaun Tan.

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Sarah Brightman wearing a dark robe and holding onto an old-fashioned cream phone in a drawing room. On the left is a figure of man seen through the curtains.
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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.

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