Imported Talent: A double edged sword?
Rewind to December 2019, and most countries comprising the ‘free world’ would no doubt describe themselves as tolerant, egalitarian and
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Politics and Theatre: A Love/Hate Relationship
Almost since humans started living in social groupings theatre has been a part of life. The period often cited as
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Musical Mondays #16
Welcome back to Musical Mondays! In case you’re new here, this column is a peek into the depths of the
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Is COVID-19 the only contagion of 2020?
Based on a true incident, a book called The Wave (written by Todd Strasser under his pen-name, Morton Rhue) was
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A refuge in the arts
In July English historian Simon Schama spoke of “Art as a refuge from the terrible crisis we are all living
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Musical Mondays #15
Welcome back to Musical Mondays! In case you’re new here, this column is a peek into the depths of the
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Musical Mondays #14
Welcome back to Musical Mondays! In case you’re new here, this column is a peek into the depths of the
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The Composting Costumier talks Art Vs. Extinction with Moira Finucane
This interview took place between Wathaurong, Woirworung and Boon Wurrung Land. I acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
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The role of non-commercial theatre
AmDram: Steppingstone, community service, or just simple enjoyment? There are many reasons people join an AmDram (amateur dramatics) group. Perhaps
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Will live theatre survive in the post COVID world?
Last June the European Theatre Convention (ETC) held its first online International Theatre Conference. Like thousands of others have found;
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