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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 13h

South Australian theatre royalty, media identity and author Peter Goers will bring Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, HARVEY to life this November at Adelaide's Holden Street Theatres.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 14h

Bill Stephens OAM takes a look at The Play That Goes Wrong - currently playing at the Canberra Theatre Centre until 2 November, before playing the Regal Theatre, Subiaco (Perth) from 7 - 16 November 2025.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 14h

Coliseum Theatre has announced the all-star cast of the Sydney premiere of Cirque Alice, which comprises the best talent from around the world to take audiences down the rabbit hole this Christmas.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 15h

The Southern Hemisphere’s premier documentary and factual industry gathering - AIDC - Australian International Documentary Conference has announced the first confirmed guests and theme for the 2026 conference.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 16h

Transforming the city into a rainbow wonderland of vibrant visual art, thrilling performances and comedy, thought-provoking talks and community events, Brisbane's Melt Festival has kicked off week 2.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 17h

NORPA (Northern Rivers Performing Arts) has announced a region wide season of its production of Prima Facie, Suzie Miller’s internationally acclaimed play which will tour to six destinations across the Northern Rivers from February 2026.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 1d

Presented by award winning creative studio, The Social Crew, Ballarat is soon to be home to Sunnyside – a large-scale art experience featuring Morag Myerscough's Chasing Sunbeams.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 1d

The 48th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival will electrify Sydney from 13 February to 1 March 2026, inviting all to step into ECSTATICA. A world where joy becomes movement, and celebration becomes power.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 1d

Artists and arts organisations from across Victoria are invited to submit proposals for Arts Centre Melbourne's 2026 PLAY public program.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 2d

Bill Stephens OAM takes a look at ECDYysis - which was recently presented at the Canberra Theatre Centre.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 2d

Following sold-out runs at the Sydney Opera House, Reuben Kaye’s wildly outrageous queer inspired spectacle Opera Up Late will make its keenly anticipated Melbourne debut for one fabulous nightly only on Sunday 2 November at the Regent Theatre.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 2d

Jonathan Tolins’ controversial comedy drama has never seen the light of day in Australia – until now. Firerock Productions presents the Australian premiere of The Last Sunday in June at Chapel Off Chapel from 29 October – 8 November 2025.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 3d

Opera Australia has announced that for the first time in its history, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour (HOSH) will add an extra week to its season in response to the huge demand for tickets for the record-breaking The Phantom of the Opera, opening 27 March 2026.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 3d

John Moyle takes a look at Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical - currently playing at the Hayes Theatre Co until 22 November 2025.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 3d

Topology and Gaba Musik invite audiences to The Third Space – A Sacred Place – a powerful new intercultural collaboration for a one-night-only performance on Monday 3 November at the The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 3d

South Australian artist Billie Justice Thomson has been revealed as the winner of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe Poster Competition with her bold artwork Cockatoo Call capturing the heartbeat of the festival: a joyful collision of people, performance, and creative energy.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 3d

Adelaide Cabaret Festival is thrilled to announce the first major headline act for its 2026 program, internationally acclaimed tenor and musical theatre superstar Alfie Boe, alongside the much-loved The 2026 Variety Gala.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 3d

Direct from its triumph in the West End, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is heading to Australia in 2026.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 3d

Director Louise Adler AM has announced the first instalment of the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week program. Over 150 local and international writers will take part in this 65th year of conversations that celebrate the art of writing and the joy of reading.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 4d

The Federal Government is consulting on possible updates to Australia’s copyright laws – while reiterating that this will not include a Text and Data Mining Exception.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 4d

Presenting world class operas for almost 60 years, West Australian Opera (WAO) speaks through the power of the human voice, bringing audiences and artists together to celebrate sung stories - the 2026 season will feature three iconic main-stage productions in His Majesty’s Theatre.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 4d

Featuring 17 days of art created by some of the most cutting edge minds in the world, crossing genres, eras and experiences, the 41st Adelaide Festival program, the first directed by Artistic Director Matthew Lutton OAM, has been announced.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 4d

The Biennale of Sydney has announced further artists, project highlights and initial programming for its 25th edition, titled Rememory, being presented free to the public from 14 March to 14 June 2026.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 6d

State Opera South Australia has unveiled the global premiere of a reimagined production of Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, featuring stunning music and visionary staging, at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
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Australian Arts Review @artsreviewau.bsky.social · 6d

The Australian cast has been revealed for the premiere of Cluedo, the world’s favourite murder mystery board game that is coming to life on Australian stages from January 2026.
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