Play about youth mental health brings out emotion
When Kendall Feaver’s play makes its Australian debut in Sydney next week, the writer will be braced for the audience’s possible reaction.
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John Russell exhibition for AGNSW
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King Cross kingpin set for more gangster tales
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Belle of Australian art
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Playing war detective
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Artist celebrates Hill End studio
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Sacred tales of bark art
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