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She spent too long watching pandas. Then this artist had a cute idea
Chinese-born artist Ran Chen unpacks the appeal of adorability in a show that even comes with a serve of fairy floss.
- by John Bailey
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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.
- by Cassidy Knowlton
Think you know the classic Picnic at Hanging Rock? Time to think again
The stage adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s myth-making 1967 book is designed to provoke, says its star Olivia DeJonge.
- by Louise Rugendyke
From Beetlejuice to Les Mis and Annie: A big-ticket guide to Melbourne’s shows
There’s a massive year ahead for the city’s theatre fans, with big names, big shows and some big surprises (well, maybe).
- by Cameron Woodhead
Leading theatre company announces surprise exit of artistic director
Matthew Lutton, who has been artistic director of Malthouse Theatre for nine years, will depart the role at the end of March.
- by Elizabeth Flux
What’s it like being Julian Assange? These actors are finding out
They might not look anything like him, but five actors get “in the guy’s brain” in a daring new play called Truth. So will he turn up to see the results?
- by John Bailey
‘West End’ theatre district a step closer with $60m Star deal
The desperate sale of Star’s events business could transform Pyrmont into Sydney’s version of London’s famous theatre district.
- by Linda Morris and Colin Kruger
This is one of Sondheim’s finest works – why is it rarely performed in Australia?
Said to be inspired by a photo of an old starlet standing in the ruins of a theatre, Victorian Opera’s new production brings together some of Australia’s finest performers.
- by Will Cox
The role that has Natalie Bassingthwaighte talking about what a lot of women are thinking
You may know her as Izzy from Neighbours, but the multi-talented singer and actor is ready to take on her most challenging part yet.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Ferocious story about middle America triumphs at Sydney Theatre Awards
The Belvoir Street Theatre production won best mainstage production, direction and lead performance at the Seymour Centre.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
Joan Plowright, English actor of dazzling versatility, dies at 95
Tony Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, famed for her roles in “kitchen sink” dramas on stage, and the widow of Laurence Olivier, has died.
- by Adam Bernstein
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