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With theatres shut, treat yourself to great stage recordings
Some of the theatrical world's most mesmerising, memorable performances can be tracked down as audio recordings.
- by Peter Craven
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Best of the week: What to see, hear and do in Sydney April 12-18
From a live play reading with Alec Baldwin, to the Art Gallery of NSW and the ACO's new digital seasons and Taronga TV, we have your week in Sydney covered.
- by Nicole Elphick
Stage shows
When the time is right, Harry Potter play will be ready to go again
It could be months before the government gives the green light for live theatre again. But when that happens, Australia's biggest show plans to be ready.
- by Karl Quinn
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin to star in Australian indie theatre company's 'world-first'
The 30 Rock star will take part in a live reading of the play Orphans on Sunday morning, to be streamed around the world from four different cities.
- by Karl Quinn
Arts
'Rack and ruin': Leading actors warn industry is on brink of collapse
Nadine Garner is one of the country’s best and hardest working actors - and soon she expects to be lining up for welfare.
- by Nick Miller
Arts
When Potter plans went to pot, these creators took a spell
COVID-19 has killed off their Harry Potter parody plans. So what now? Back to the drawing board.
- by Mikey Cahill
Arts
Camp Dogs run away with Melbourne's annual theatre awards
Melbourne teenage acting star-in-the-making William McKenna also won a coveted Green Room award for his breakout role as Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter.
- by Nick Miller
Arts
Melbourne's Arts Centre is spinning around to a digital world
Want a discussion of the history and significance of Kylie Minogue's pants? Your wish is granted in the Arts Centre's new digital push.
- by Nick Miller
Arts
'Disbelief': Australian Theatre for Young People loses funding
The Australian Theatre for Young People, the alma mater of Rebel Wilson and Rose Byrne, has been stripped of its Australia Council funding.
- by Linda Morris
Arts
'Devastated' La Mama Theatre stripped of funding
The crucible of some of Victoria's most successful theatre has lost its federal funding after 50 years - and a fire.
- by Nick Miller and Linda Morris
Stage shows
Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals to air for free on Youtube
Musical theatre lovers will be able to watch some of their favourite shows for free every week.