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Glenn Elston at Bistrot D’Orsay.

Possums, crocodiles and the curse of Macbeth: The perils of outdoor theatre

As they say in show business, the show must go on – but when a company performs outside, that is sometimes easier said than done.

  • Cassidy Knowlton

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Ewan Leslie (left) Brendan Cowell (centre) and Toby Schmitz (right) at Carriageworks where they will perform their show ‘Hamlet Camp’ they are currently writing. Eveleigh, NSW. December 4, 2024. Photo: Kate Geraghty

Obsessed: Three stars who are all haunted by theatre’s greatest role

Letting go of Hamlet is far from easy for Brendan Cowell, Ewen Leslie and Toby Schmitz.

  • John Shand
HOTA Gallery in Surfers Paradise is getting Writers Revealed, a show of historical portraits of UK authors as well as manuscripts and ephemera.

Letters from Tolkien, Jane Austen’s writing desk: Gold Coast to get show of UK literary treasures

The world-first exhibition brings together artefacts from the British Library and portraits from the National Portrait Gallery in London.

  • Nick Dent
Artificial intelligence can help uni students write essays. But is that such a bad thing?

To AI or not to AI? How chatbots can help revive the university essay

Artificial intelligence could help in writing essays, but only if we take the time to reconsider their history and real purpose.

  • Huw Griffiths
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The lexicographer’s last stand

It’s true. You can look it up.

Camilla and Marc vest, shirt and shorts. Tony Bianco shoes. Stylist’s own socks.

Her parents are two of our most famous actors, but Charlotte’s career wasn’t a given

“I was such a shy child and acting was the last thing I thought I would do,” says the 27-year-old daughter of Judy Davis and Colin Friels.

  • Jane Rocca
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The arts can be a sonofabitch

And some saviours deserve a dressing down.

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Existentialist easy listening

From the savant that goes bing!

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Embracing democracy

And leaving them wanting more (in stereo).

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Tupperware termination? Put a lid on it

While Shakespeare goes on a dummy run.

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