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Paul McDermott (of the infamous Doug Anthony Allstars, GUD) and Steven "Gatesy" Gates (of the quite wholesome Tripod) are the "middle men" of their musical comedy groups. By what can only be…
This article is part of a series examining the Coalition government's record on key issues while in power and what Labor is promising if it wins the 2019 federal election. What happens when …
Victoria's annual White Night will return to Melbourne across three huge nights in August 2019, thanks to support from the Victorian Government. Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events …
The Sydney Opera House has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to select a principal corporate partner. This is the first time the Opera House has undertaken an open process to …
I've heard comedians describe their work as a craft. A Late Night Birdhouse has more artful ambitions as it delivers some unexpected moments and delightful music, as well as a good sprinklin…
Eric Ajaye's jazz venue, The Jazz Haus, hosted a masterclass in classic jazz singing when three veteran female jazz singers presented a stylish evening of the songs by Duke Ellington and his…
The National is an ambitious name for any exhibition of contemporary Australian art. In this case it is justified by the inclusion of artists from every state and territory. The bald statist…
Who is Alinta Chidzey? I am a chameleon of sorts. I am an actor, singer, dancer, songwriter, producer and obsessed with food and travel. What would you do differently to what you do now? I w…
A spellbinding tale of sibling rivalry set against a backdrop of scientific discovery, Sydney Theatre Company presents the Australian premiere of Mosquitoes by Lucy Kirkwood in the Drama The…
Blending jazz, opera and musical theatre, The Regal Theatre Subiaco plays host to the West Australian production, Mimma: A musical of war and friendship for a limited season until 21 April 2…
The Melbourne Cabaret Festival celebrates its first decade with cabaret fun at Chapel Off Chapel from Wednesday 19 until Sunday 30 June 2019. Launching new shows and award-winning performers…
Who is Ron Funches?  Me! Father, Comedian, solid dude. Who are you? Why are you coming at me like this? What would you do differently to what you do now?  What?! I dunno?…
The City of Melbourne's annual Melbourne Knowledge Week (MKW) festival has announced this year's Ambassadors while revealing highlights from the 2019 program. Running from 20 May 2019, the s…
From 1950s Dungatar to 2019 Canberra, original costumes from hit film The Dressmaker will be unveiled at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) on 18 April 2019. The Dressma…
Vicki Laveau-Harvie's memoir of a "monstrous" mother has won the 2019 Stella Prize. The Erratics tells the story of Vicki's return home to a prairie house in the sparse wintry landscapes of …
There is a charming naivety to Pete Fletcher and Tom Hudson, two men in their mid-thirties who despite their limited sailing experience set out in a refurbished plywood rowboat to trek the N…
Who is Ciaran Lyons? The man writing this article! What would you do differently to what you do now? I won the accounting award in year 10, so probably would be sitting at a desk doing pe…
From the team behind the pleasantly diverting (if patchy) Pining for Affection: A Tree Musical comes Tone Death: A Ghost Musical. We begin with a stand-up comedian dying on stage … in the …
Ten years ago, Englishman Jeff Green " with children and his Aussie wife " relocated to Australia, tracing one of the "Ten Pound Pom" routes of decades past. For such emigrants, the BBC radi…
Examining how artists are using creative actions to open discussions around food sustainability and production, environmental catastrophes and human migration in our region, RMIT Gallery pre…
Why the pained smile from Brisbane stand-up comic Becky Lucas? Could it be anxiety over what sort of crowd she'll get at her shows? Maybe, as her MICF guide argument didn't really support th…
Western Sydney is a step closer to having its own world class museum with the purchase of the riverbank site for the Powerhouse Precinct. Minister for the Arts Don Harwin said acquisition of…
Brook Andrew, Artistic Director of the Biennale of Sydney has announced the first 33 artists, creatives and collectives who will participate in the 22nd Biennale of Sydney (2020) " titled NI…
The rolling hills of Woodfordia will once again spring to life when the home of Woodford Folk Festival hosts Artisan Camp " an immersive workshop experience from 30 April to 2 May 2019. The …
It was a rather disorientating experience to walk into the theatre and be confronted by Marg Horwell's splendid setting depicting the hallowed halls of Parliament House. This is a familiar e…
