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A fear of magpies inspired Justine Clarke’s new album and stage show Mimi’s Symphony.

Magpies used to make Justine Clarke nervous – then she put them in her new show

Spending time at an inner Sydney park during swooping season gave the veteran star of stage and screen a great idea – once she pushed through her dread.

  • Nicole Elphick

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Shoehorning this show onto the tiny Hayes stage is a triumph of ingenuity.

This dazzling Mel Brooks revival is near perfect

Our critics take in the latest performances around town.

  • John Shand, Peter McCallum and Kate Prendergast
Dramatic paws: Luka Hura with Daisy in the foyer of the Capitol Theatre.

The secret process that helps this trainer prepare dogs for stage and screen stardom

Luke Hura had the job of getting two groodles ready to play the dog Sandy in the beloved musical Annie at the Capitol Theatre. Here’s how he did it.

  • Nick Galvin
Maddison Burridge stars as Elizabeth Bennet in Queensland Theatre’s production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

What events have been cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred?

Shows, concerts, sporting events, markets and services are all in doubt as Alfred continues its march towards south-east Queensland.

  • Nick Dent
Shen Yun in Sydney.

Their posters are everywhere, but behind Shen Yun lies a darker story

The group promises to take audiences into 5000 years of Chinese history, but it is the result of a spiritual movement established in 1992.

  • Anthony Segaert
Considered one of the finest ballet dancers of his generation, Christopher Wheeldon had to throw out the rulebook when choreographing MJ The Musical.

Forget the pirouette: How the ‘golden boy’ of ballet conquered the King of Pop

Considered one of the finest ballet dancers of his generation, Christopher Wheeldon had to throw out the rulebook when choreographing MJ The Musical.

  • Thomas Mitchell
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Jay Laga'aia will be putting his ukulele skills to good use tonight.

In this ‘impossible’ musical the cast has to do the lot

Jay Laga’aia had to take on more than saying “Argghh!” when he accepted the role of the Pirate King in a new production of The Pirates of Penzance.

  • John Shand
Eddie Perfect takes the title role in the musical, Beetlejuice.

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
Roman Banks in rehearsal as Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical.

‘Still so many questions’: Getting inside the head of Michael Jackson

Roman Banks reflects on what it takes to play the King of Pop in MJ: The Musical.

  • Thomas Mitchell
The stage production of Dear Evan Hansen is elegant and moving.

‘Not viable’: Major musical cancels Adelaide and Canberra seasons

Tony-award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen will wrap up its Australian tour after the Melbourne season concludes.

  • Elizabeth Flux

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