Musings on the MICF: Why we still need the Clown
There is something almost defiant about buying a comedy ticket right now. You hand over your twenty-odd dollars, you find
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Bernie Dieter Brings Beautiful Mayhem Back to Melbourne With Club Kabarett
Bernie Dieter does not make work that politely asks for attention. She commands it. When Club Kabarett returns to Meat
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For years, the resilience of Australia’s performing arts sector has rested on movement. It depends on artists travelling vast distances,
Read MoreWhat is the Real Value of Awards Season?
Awards have long occupied a curious space within the theatre industry. They are at once celebratory and contentious, capable of
Read MoreNgoc Phan on the Balance of Bringing TORCH THE PLACE to Queensland Theatre
Behind the chaos, clutter and dark comedy of TORCH THE PLACE lies something far more tender, and unsettling, a story
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Few productions carry the enduring appeal asTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, a work that has captivated audiences across generations with
Read MoreThe Artist’s Lab’s Broadway and West End Experience Returns in 2026 with a Focus on Craft, Confidence and Career Longevity
There is no shortage of training programs promising access, inspiration and industry insight for emerging performers, but what continues to
Read MoreDressed to Impress: Sophie Montague Takes Centre Stage in THE PROM
There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that mean something. The Prom sits firmly in the second
Read MoreWhat Will be the Impact of the War in the Middle-East on Australian Theatre
Theatre has always existed in conversation with the world around it, but rarely does a conflict so geographically distant feel
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