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Bangarra Dance Theatre in Frances Rings' 'Yuldea'. Photo by Kate Longley.

Dance as storytelling: Bangarra Dance Theatre in ‘Yuldea’

Arts Centre, Melbourne.29 September 2023. In her first year as the Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, Frances Rings was always going...

Paulina Quinteros' 'Water Mirror'. Photo by Jaime Plaza.

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Feeling the rhythm in Paulina Quinteros’ ‘Water Mirror’

Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company, Sydney.15 September 2023. After a short but successful run in 2022, Paulina Quinteros’ Water Mirror made a...

'From Small Steps to Big Leaps' by Vadim Muntagirov.

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Book review: ‘From Small Steps to Big Leaps’ by Vadim Muntagirov

Book: From Small Steps to Big LeapsAuthor: Vadim Muntagirov, Grosvenor House Publishing Limited, June 2023. Vadim Muntagirov’s From Small Steps to Big...

Courtney Monsma and Sheridan Adams in 'WICKED'. Photo by Jeff Busby.

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The depth and beauty of ‘WICKED’ in its Australian tour

Lyric Theatre, Sydney.7 September 2023. Twenty years on from its Broadway premiere, WICKED has flown its way down-under once again, to delight...

The Australian production of 'Miss Saigon'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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Cameron Mackintosh’s critically acclaimed ‘Miss Saigon’ opening night Sydney

Sydney Opera House, Sydney.25 August 2023. Cameron Mackintosh’s critically acclaimed – yet contentious – a new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel...

Natsuko Yonezawa's 'Kiku'. Photo by Andrew Sikorski.

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‘Kiku’: An intergenerational dance film by Natsuko Yonezawa

National Film and Sound Archive, www.nfsa.gov.au.11 August 2023. ‘Kiku’ translated means ‘listen’ in Japanese and also chrysanthemum. Directed by 23-year-old Japanese-Australian emerging...

Mitch Tambo with Lily Cornish, Julian Caillon, Lyu Masuda and Jorja Freeman of 'Burn the Floor'. Photo by Tim Carrafa.

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‘Walanbaa Yulu-Gi’ Burn the Floor: An electric celebration of dance

The Concourse, Chatswood, Sydney.13 August 2023. Sunday, 13th August 2023, was the final show for the tour of Burn the Floor (Walanbaa...

'Elvis: A Musical Revolution'. Photo by Ken Leanfore.

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‘Elvis: A Musical Revolution’ is a great tribute to a legend

State Theatre, Sydney.5 August 2023. Elvis: A Musical Revolution, produced by David Venn Enterprises, had its world premiere this week at the...

Jesús Fernández, David Vázquez, Marco van Doornum, Paco Lara and Pepa Molina in 'Perceptions'. Photo by Heidrun Löhr.

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Pepa Molina’s ‘Perceptions’: A refreshing take on Flamenco

Riverside Theatres, Sydney.20 July 2023. The world premiere of Pepa Molina’s Perceptions, presented by FORM Dance Projects at Lennox Riverside Theatre on...

Cover of book 'Ballet Confidential' by David McAllister.

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Book review: ‘Ballet Confidential’ by David McAllister

Book: Ballet ConfidentialAuthor: David McAllister, Thames & Hudson Australia, July 2023. David McAllister is the former artistic director and principal dancer of...

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‘Blanc de Blanc Encore’: The 2023 Season at The Grand Electric

The Grand Electric, Sydney. 9 June 2023. Blanc de Blanc Encore, the sell out show at the Sydney Opera House in 2019, returned to...

Katrina Lilwall in 'Oracle'. Photo by Lucy Rose.

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‘Oracle’: A mixed bag of ‘wow’ factors

Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney.29 June 2023. Oracle, by Melbourne-based Bass Fam Creative, showed at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Sydney this June-July. Oracle...

Queensland Ballet in Christopher Bruce's 'Rooster'. Photo by David Kelly.

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Queensland Ballet’s ‘Trilogy’: A triumphant trio

Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane.16 June 2023. Queensland Ballet’s latest production, Trilogy, is a triple bill showcasing three stand-alone works, all with...

Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier in Disney's 'Beauty and The Beast the Musical'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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Tale as old as time: ‘Beauty and the Beast the Musical’ opening night

Capitol Theatre, Sydney. 22 June 2023. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Musical premiere at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on the evening of Thursday 22nd of...