Arts
She’s a ‘model, actress, whatever’. And in her first Australian gig, her charisma is undeniable
In this all-ages performance at the Athenaeum, the lighting and smoke create an intense ambience that complements Suki Waterhouse’s stage presence.
- Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Leila Lois, Will Cox and Andrew Fuhrmann
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Fed Square has an underground secret. Now visitors can take a peek
An area normally off limits to the public will be showcased as part of this year’s Rising festival.
- Cara Waters
‘I was strange’: How this comedian’s defence mechanism became a lucrative career
London-born Demi Adejuyigbe moved to Texas with his parents when he was just five years old. What happened next forged a path he still walks.
- Daniel Herborn
Meet the Aussie dancer chosen to run one of the world’s most prestigious dance schools
As a 13-year-old, a terrified Melissa Toogood auditioned for a performing arts high school. It began a journey that has taken her to the peak of her craft.
- Joyce Morgan
‘Tough, cerebral and prickly’: The 72-year-old punk artist you need to know about
Janenne Eaton is an artist’s artist and one of our best, as her biggest show yet confirms.
- Kerrie O'Brien
Books brought John Marsden fame, but he’ll be remembered for his belief in kids
The popular writer has been remembered at a memorial service as an advocate for young people throughout his life – from his early teaching years to his final days.
- Nell Geraets
If you’re only going to see one musical this season, let it be Beetlejuice
Eddie Perfect leads this highly anticipated Australian premiere, which is an offbeat triumph of camp gothic.
- Cameron Woodhead and Tony Way
Controversy over giant billboard slapped on heritage-listed Fed Square
Critics slammed the operators of Melbourne’s most prominent public space, saying the square has been commercialised in a “desperate” chase for revenue.
- Tom Cowie
A town where everything is footy: How a star player is merging sport and art
For Darcy Vescio, art and football have never been competing passions – there’s room for both. See their work at a one-day-only exhibition this weekend.
- Will Cox
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A treasure trove of performing arts history is finally getting a new home
The Australian Museum of Performing Arts will be housed in Hamer Hall and showcase pieces from the centre’s archive of over 850,000 items.
- Elizabeth Flux
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