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Torben was studying to be a physio. He quit – and became the biggest name in musical theatre

Torben was studying to be a physio. He quit – and became the biggest name in musical theatre

The mystery man behind Scrooge, Matilda and Norma Desmond is finally ready for his close-up.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton

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Trump’s not a ‘fascist’, but the world is in trouble

Trump’s not a ‘fascist’, but the world is in trouble

As topics go, few are more incendiary: the war in Gaza, the incoming US president and the counter-revolution that may cost the planet. Robert Manne steps up again to take the heat from the culture warriors.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
He received death threats for a joke about Jesus, now Reuben Kaye is in Jesus Christ Superstar

He received death threats for a joke about Jesus, now Reuben Kaye is in Jesus Christ Superstar

The cabaret star is the “power-hungry, extravagant child nepo baby” King Herod in the latest revival of the enduring musical.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
The evolution of a Fringe goddess

The evolution of a Fringe goddess

She is the queen of Melbourne’s festival of the provocative, but Moira Finucane’s boundary-pushing performances have a generosity at their heart. It all comes from a life-changing encounter.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
Cents and sensibility: The new certainty playing out in theatres

Cents and sensibility: The new certainty playing out in theatres

He is the artistic director who knows how to bring the wow factor to theatre audiences, championing the new, confronting taboos. But, right now, there is a problem.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
Cancel culture is a boogeyman: feminist author Roxane Gay

Cancel culture is a boogeyman: feminist author Roxane Gay

The Bad Feminist author, who will appear in Melbourne and Sydney later this year, on progress for women, Trump and being recognised in public.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
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Sister Act became a musical, but someone forgot to tell Whoopi Goldberg

Sister Act became a musical, but someone forgot to tell Whoopi Goldberg

Award-winning composer Alan Menken remembers the first time he met Whoopi Goldberg and explains why his “Razzie” didn’t really worry him.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
Suzie Miller on why UK police are required to watch her Broadway show

Suzie Miller on why UK police are required to watch her Broadway show

The award-winning playwright is not only changing lives, she’s changing the law.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
The role that Audra McDonald, Broadway’s GOAT, would kill to play

The role that Audra McDonald, Broadway’s GOAT, would kill to play

The superstar holds six Tony awards, two Grammys and an Emmy. If only there were an award for tap dancing while seven months pregnant.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
It’s been a long time since he had to chase a role - so what’s on Anthony Warlow’s bucket list?

It’s been a long time since he had to chase a role - so what’s on Anthony Warlow’s bucket list?

When male actors are asked about their dream roles, there’s one common answer. It’s not Warlow’s.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
Surreal and lewd (and sometimes nude): This year’s comedy festival is off to a strong start

Surreal and lewd (and sometimes nude): This year’s comedy festival is off to a strong start

From Tim Tams to a screenplay written by an 11-year-old this year’s comedy festival is off to a roaring start. Keep an eye on our growing list of reviews here. 

  • by Stephen A Russell, Lefa Singleton Norton, Mikey Cahill, Tyson Wray, Sonia Nair, Hannah Francis, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Guy Webster, Cher Tan, Cassidy Knowlton and Cameron Woodhead

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