Arts
He had run out of ideas and was running out of time. So he turned his problems into art.
In Black Swans, artist Stieg Persson riffs on what’s happening in the world – and one universal truth about creativity.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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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.
- Cameron Woodhead
She’s a ‘model, actress, whatever’. And in her first Australian gig, her charisma is undeniable
In this all-ages performance at the Athenaeum, the lighting and smoke create an intense ambience that complements Suki Waterhouse’s stage presence.
- Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Leila Lois, Cameron Woodhead, Will Cox and Andrew Fuhrmann
Fed Square has an underground secret. Now visitors can take a peek
An area normally off limits to the public will be showcased as part of this year’s Rising festival.
- Cara Waters
‘I was strange’: How this comedian’s defence mechanism became a lucrative career
London-born Demi Adejuyigbe moved to Texas with his parents when he was just five years old. What happened next forged a path he still walks.
- Daniel Herborn
Meet the Aussie dancer chosen to run one of the world’s most prestigious dance schools
As a 13-year-old, a terrified Melissa Toogood auditioned for a performing arts high school. It began a journey that has taken her to the peak of her craft.
- Joyce Morgan
‘Tough, cerebral and prickly’: The 72-year-old punk artist you need to know about
Janenne Eaton is an artist’s artist and one of our best, as her biggest show yet confirms.
- Kerrie O'Brien
Books brought John Marsden fame, but he’ll be remembered for his belief in kids
The popular writer has been remembered at a memorial service as an advocate for young people throughout his life – from his early teaching years to his final days.
- Nell Geraets
If you’re only going to see one musical this season, let it be Beetlejuice
Eddie Perfect leads this highly anticipated Australian premiere, which is an offbeat triumph of camp gothic.
- Cameron Woodhead and Tony Way
Controversy over giant billboard slapped on heritage-listed Fed Square
Critics slammed the operators of Melbourne’s most prominent public space, saying the square has been commercialised in a “desperate” chase for revenue.
- Tom Cowie
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