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Kids, animals, a Wiggle and Warlow: Annie demands you leave your cynicism at the door
The musical based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip is both joyful and timely – and it’s just opened in Brisbane.
- Nick Dent
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The 10 live shows you don’t want to miss in 2026
From pop spectacle to high art – on stage, in concert halls and under open skies – here are the hot tickets this year.
- Nicole Elphick
From Australian classics to Broadway hits: 10 new shows coming in 2026
Theatre critic Cameron Woodhead narrows down the best 10 shows coming to Melbourne stages in 2026.
- Cameron Woodhead
Cats has yet another life, in spectacular 40th anniversary production
Being a cat may look like pure pleasure, but playing one is very hard work – just ask the production’s kittens.
- Karl Quinn
Critic John Shand saw more than 50 shows this year. Here are his five favourites
How many have you seen – and do you agree with John’s verdict?
- John Shand
‘Insane’: Trump’s hand-picked board votes to rename Kennedy Centre the Trump Kennedy Centre
President Donald Trump has been teasing the name-change for some time. Now his hand-picked board has taken action.
- Darlene Superville
‘It was electric’: The ABC show reuniting a couple of original Australian Idol mates
Rob Mills and Casey Donovan have been fixtures in Australian entertainment for decades, now they have joined forces again.
- Bridget McManus
Serial pest booted from Lady Gaga’s Brisbane show before it begins
Security moved quickly to intercept the Australian man, who invaded the red carpet and grabbed Ariana Grande at a premiere of Wicked: For Good last month.
- Chris Hook
Feeling festive? Your guide to Melbourne’s Christmas events, big and small
From Myer’s brick-tacular Lego windows, to Lachy Hulme’s Scrooge and a Kath & Kim drag parody, there is plenty to see and do in the city.
- Cameron Woodhead
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‘Let your freak shine’: Meet the artist adored by Nirvana, Radiohead and REM
The Straitjacket Fits’ brilliant frontman Shayne Carter talks creativity, evolution and trusting your instinct ahead of his Australian tour.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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