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Immerse yourself in the surrealist nightmare of Edgar Allan Poe
A Midnight Visit is a theatre experience spanning more than 30 rooms and it's coming to Melbourne in August.
- by Broede Carmody
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Tony Awards
Hadestown, The Ferryman, The Cher Show: which Tony winners are coming to Australia?
The Ferryman is pretty much confirmed for an Australian run, but which other Tony winners and nominees are coming to Australia?
- by Nathanael Cooper
Tony Awards
Disappointing night for Australia at the Tony Awards
Eddie Perfect and King Kong designer Peter England both went home empty-handed.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Tale of a fallen astronaut fizzles on take off
Rebecca Meston's undercooked production, Drive, explores the enduring mystery of star astronaut Lisa Nowak's mental breakdown.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Stage shows
Giveaways: Circus, Queenscliff and St Kilda
Win two nights in a beachfront cabin in Queenscliff for their winter festival, or tickets to Circus Oz and the St Kilda Film Festival.
- by Kay Stewart
Performing arts
"You get out all your evils out": Gina Riley on the joy of nasty women
Gina Riley knows who she would like to bake in a pie. “There’s a bit of a list,” she says, laughing. “I think any climate change deniers can go in there.”
- by Louise Rugendyke
Good Weekend
Two of us: Susie Dee and Patricia Cornelius take centre stage
A Melbourne theatre collaboration spanning 30 years and focusing on class and gender issues is attracting international recognition.
- by Susan Horsburgh
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‘A brutal, dark time’: Real-life heartache behind Harry Potter play
While writing the script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jack Thorne endured a private agony.
- by Michael Lallo
Review
Humour and humanity give power to refugee tale
Samah Sabawi's Them avoids empathy fatigue by focusing on the intimate and the comedic in the midst of war.
- by Cameron Woodhead
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Arts
Review: Escaped Alone delves into lurid visions of global annihilation
In Caryl Churchill’s Escaped Alone, lurid visions of global annihilation obtrude into a friendly cuppa between little old ladies.
- by Cameron Woodhead
What's on
Winter wonders: Critics pick the best arts and cultural events
The best film, dance, music and theatrical events to tempt you out of your house during the chilly months.
- by Melanie Kembrey