Arts
Love, lust and longing in these bunnies pull at your heart strings
These quirky creatures in an array of playful poses reflect something of us.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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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).
- Cameron Woodhead
Stand-up comedian spills the beans on the secret to a good joke
With six Netflix specials under her belt, Iliza Shlesinger says she knows the trick to making people laugh – and it’s all about fear.
- Daniel Herborn
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.
- Elizabeth Flux
Opera Australia in fresh turmoil after boss quits
Fiona Allan has left Opera Australia in the latest spin of the managerial revolving door at the nation’s biggest arts company.
- Nick Galvin
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.
- 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.
- Elizabeth Flux
The triple threat who was unsure about musicals is now starring in one
Coming from show business royalty and now performing in Dear Evan Hansen, Georgia Laga’aia is proving herself to be a talent to watch.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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‘Wacky and unapologetically dark’: Beetlejuice musical star ready to step into shoes of goth icon
‘‘Imagine booking your dream job, then times that by 1000’’: Melbourne performer Karis Oka has been cast as Lydia for the Australian run of Beetlejuice.
- Elizabeth Flux
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