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Think you know the classic Australian texts? Think again
Playwright and screenwriter Anchuli Felicia King has turned to what is believed to be the first Chinese Australian novel, released in 1909, as the basis of her latest work.
- by Hannah Story
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The two women shaking up the idea of what makes good theatre
Victoria Falconer and Catherine van-Davies lead two of Sydney’s most boundary-pushing theatre companies, where they challenge ideas of what makes good theatre.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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Anthony LaPaglia to make his Australian stage debut in Death of a Salesman
In taking on the role, “It excited me and scared me to death at the same time, which I know from my own personal experience is when I should say yes to something.”
- by Elizabeth Flux
The show portraying the decline of western civilisation, in mud
THIS is an absurdist work staged in a sea of mud in a former power station that skewers the cosy relationship between politics, real estate and big business.
- by Karl Quinn
What happens when 15 orphans go searching for their inner Batman?
Bambi and Batman bring a fairytale framework to a playful exploration of loss.
- by John Bailey
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How ‘death dating’ brought director Wesley Enoch back to writing plays
The theatre director and writer will write his first play in 10 years as STC’s new Patrick White Fellow, as he continues to advocate for the Yes vote in the Voice referendum.
- by Hannah Story
Becoming a target changed how this playwright thought about art
Playwright David Finnigan used to think art could teach people about climate science and make an impact. Now, he’s not interested in changing anyone’s mind.
- by Hannah Story
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Moth is the intense story of teenage misfits divided by a betrayal
This wrap of shows includes Moth at Theatre Works, a performance by Mallrat at the Forum, an eclectic collaboration, and a remarkable cabaret show by Paul Capsis.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen and Tony Way
The darkly prophetic play about a sector teetering on the edge
Crocodiles, by Vidya Rajan, was sparked by the storm she saw brewing in the aged care system.
- by Stephen A Russell
Why are there two Tennessee Williams plays on at the same time in Sydney?
With two plays on in Sydney’s theatres, the works of Tennessee Williams seem as pertinent as ever.
- by John Shand