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Sydney live reviews
Get across this singer before her star power has her playing ever-bigger rooms
A wrap of the week’s live reviews, including Mr Bailey’s Minder, Constellations, Mad Scenes with Jessica Pratt, ACO’s Dvorak’s Serenade and Thandi Phoenix.
- by John Shand, Peter McCallum and James Jennings
Latest
Australian theatre companies fear economic downturn will ruin recovery
Melbourne and Sydney Theatre companies have improved their balance sheets but warn a rebound in audience numbers may stall due to cost of living pressures.
- by Linda Morris
What would you do if you knew the world was ending?
Nevil Shute’s classic novel On the Beach imagined a world wiped out by nuclear warfare, but playwright Tommy Murphy sees love.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Succession star Sarah Snook takes hit Australian show to London’s West End
The London show is Snook’s first significant stage project after Succession, the juggernaut series that made her a household name.
- by Linda Morris
Exclusive
Arts
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
Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn
The former prime minister’s famous misogyny speech was a stunning piece of political theatre – and it’s about to be put on the stage.
- by Louise Rugendyke
‘You have to imagine your death every day’: How Claudia Karvan’s life changed at 21
The actor and producer describes how her world has changed over recent decades, her ideal funeral – and what makes for good sex.
- by Benjamin Law
The best things to see and do in Sydney in March
From musicals to festivals, international headliners to homegrown artists, there is a wide range of events on offer this month.
- by Billie Eder and Thomas Mitchell
Who gives a frock? Sydney Theatre Company costumes draped in history
A new exhibition showcasing the STC’s costumes delves into the stories behind the sequins and feathers, and the garters and the girdles.
- by Julie Power
Claudia Karvan’s next act may shock and disgust you
Having turned 50 and with kids ready to fly the nest, the actor is doing something she hasn’t done in 24 years.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Opinion
MyCareer
Suburban theatres play the most important role of all
Theatre work is vulnerable work. Careers depend upon not only the public playing their part as audiences, but also whole companies and productions.
- by Jim Bright