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The difference between directing a funeral and directing theatre
In The Director , Turnbull and Thoms explore many elements of the death industry, including the smell of a crematorium, the tools of the mortuary and when to drive a tractor into a chapel.
- by Anne-Marie Peard
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The Serpent's Teeth review: A lament for the living after war
This meditation on war's forgotten victims is as timeless as it is timely in a month in which we have marked the centenary of the end of the Great War.
- by Joyce Morgan
Theatre reviews
Supernatural feminist fable comes of age
Feminist parable, supernatural quest and queer coming of age story combine in this striking new play with an offbeat edge.
- by Cameron Woodhead
The Wharf Revue review: New laughs still lurk beneath the old scabs of politics
The 2018 Wharf Revue, now minus Phil Scott, can make you laugh until you cry
- by John Shand
Theatre reviews
Phillips directs hilarious Twelfth Night for Melbourne Theatre Company
Simon Phillips’ production of Twelfth Night remains highly anticipated, as anyone who has seen him direct Shakespeare for the MTC will know.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Performing arts
Ballet audience disappointed after Sydney Opera House curtain breaks
Audience members waiting to see a ballet performance of Spartacus were disappointed when the show was cancelled because of a "technical issue".
- by Sarah Muller
Theatre reviews
Things go wrong in Catherine Tate's live show - but not to its detriment
The performance essentially plays like an extended version of a TV episode - with bloopers.
- by Craig Platt
The Dance of Death review: Judy Davis' diabolical duo are having a bawl
Edgar and Alice are on the eve of their silver wedding anniversary. Cue cake, candles, champagne? Ah, but this is a match made in hell.
- by Joyce Morgan
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Astrid and Otto and a space to be wild inside
Anyone who loves rock, who loves clowning and comedy and circus, won’t want to miss this collaboration with Circus Oz.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Performing arts
World-leading theatre producer's plan to save the Theatre Royal
Describing Australia's performing talent as "the best in the world," Sir Howard Panter says our infrastructure doesn't match up.
- by Nathanael Cooper