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Theatre
I’m not averse to exposed situations: Sigrid Thornton is back on stage
The much-loved actor embraces the “sometimes very painful” process of creating this powerful show about a mother who is a force of nature.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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The magical art of being ‘an expert at a skill that doesn’t exist’
With the 18th Melbourne Magic Festival beginning next month, two stalwarts of the scene reveal their journey.
- by Cameron Woodhead
The untold story of Frank Roberts, Australia’s own Rocky Balboa
Rhoda Roberts celebrates the story of her cousin Frank, the first Indigenous man to compete for Australia at the Olympics.
- by John Bailey
The most demanding role Hazem Shammas has ever played
Macbeth has nothing on one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known and most monstrous subjects.
- by John Bailey
Star of ABC hit The Newsreader mines real-life family drama for new project
Michelle Lim Davidson had planned to write about K-pop but a trip to South Korea changed everything.
- by Nicole Elphick
Opinion
Rising Festival
Melbourne doesn’t give up its secrets easily. This festival is delving below its surface
From a shaky start, this year’s Rising Festival shows it is maturing into a distinctive and diverse event.
- by Cameron Woodhead
How getting bitten on a hiking trip turned into an acclaimed solo show
After a series of mysterious symptoms and misdiagnoses, Andi Snelling turned her medical odyssey into a funny and raw production.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Sydney Theatre Company still in the red despite record touring box office
The STC hit paydirt with shows starring Heather Mitchell, Justine Clarke and Sarah Snook, but still recorded a loss. It was a different story for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
- by Linda Morris
These are the best and worst moments from the 2025 Tony Awards
From Nicole Scherzinger’s emotional acceptance speech to Cynthia Erivo’s My Way, these are the highlights of this year’s Tonys.
- by New York Times
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Tony Awards
‘Means so much for a little Australian girl’: Sarah Snook leads Aussie Tonys triumph
Snook has won the Tony Award in New York for best leading actress for her critically acclaimed role in The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- by Louise Rugendyke and Thomas Mitchell
This was the best Shakespeare I’ve seen in Sydney this century. And now it’s back
John Shand gave Margaret Thanos’ stunning production of Timon of Athens five stars in its premiere season. Ahead of its return this week, he sits down with its visionary director.
- by John Shand
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