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It took more than magic for Melbourne to win blockbuster Potter show
Most cities would love to host Harry Potter's stage debut. But there's a reason international producers picked Melbourne.
- by Michael Lallo
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Michael Lynch and Chrissy Sharp: 'We can easily ignite each other'
These two arts dynamos have had a tempestuous but very passionate relationship from the start.
- by Nicole Abadee
Arts
Things to see to get you in the Christmas spirit
From cabaret to acrobatics, circuses to music, Melbourne is full of fun festive things to do ahead of Christmas.
- by Yan Zhuang
Good Weekend
Dicey Topics: William Zappa talks politics, money and religion
The 70-year-old actor and playwright discusses the topics we are told to keep quiet.
- by Benjamin Law
The fine art of cutting a century down to seven hours
Sport for Jove theatre company celebrates 10 years of presenting its outdoor summer Shakespeare festivals
- by John Shand
The Club review: Slapstick production drops the ball on deeper message
This is David Williamson as you've never seen him before.
- by Joyce Morgan
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Theatre reviews
Exceptional acrobats fall flat when it comes to speech
An inspired interpretation of Stephen Sewell's writing results in intriguing circus art but the performers are often clumsy when it comes to verbal delivery.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Gender equality
Sydney theatre companies reach gender parity
Quotas and a focus on gender equity at Sydney's main theatre companies will see women as the majority of playwrights and directors for the first time.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Theatre reviews
Super-slick Evita has star quality in spades
This chocolate-box revival of the original Hal Prince production is visually and vocally imposing, and proves a perfect vehicle for its star.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Eleanor and Mary Alice review: Spotlight on women of influence in war and peace
Two women are thrust into the spotlight and each other's company as war rages.
- by Joyce Morgan
The Smallest Hour review: Hybrid vehicle that could have been improved
Phil Spencer and Susie Youssef narrate their way through a night out in Sydney.
- by John Shand