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Review: The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin (Griffin Theatre Company)

An insightful interrogation of what it means to live both privately and performatively, underpinned by a masterful performance.

March 2, 2026
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Review: A Mirror (Belvoir)

British writer Sam Holcroft's satire reminds us that censorship seldom shows up wearing jackboots.

February 26, 2026
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Review: Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett (Belvoir)

One star pays tribute to another in this unabashedly celebratory account of a life lived hard.

February 2, 2026
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Sydney Theatre Awards: The winners

Belvoir's Grief and Hayes Theatre Co's Phar Lap pick up multiple awards at this year's critic and industry peer-voted STAs.

January 20, 2026
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Belvoir announces 2026 Balnaves Fellow

Multi-platform media personality Bianca Hunt to create a new work for the Belvoir stage.

January 12, 2026
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Stage struck: Limelight’s most-read theatre reviews of 2025

Proof (were it needed) that the promise of nudity always boosts traffic.

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2025 Sydney Theatre Awards nominations announced

Nominations span 56 productions, reflecting the breadth of work across mainstage, independent and musical theatre.

December 22, 2025
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Review: As You Like It (Melbourne Shakespeare Company)

With fabulous costumes and catchy pop bangers, this open-air twist on the Bard’s pastoral romantic comedy blossoms with charm.

December 12, 2025
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Review: The True History of the Life and Death of King Lear & His Three Daughters (Belvoir)

An absorbing, strongly performed and supple work of storytelling – but you'll need to give it your full attention.

November 21, 2025
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With commitment and creativity, theatre companies are proving sustainability can be woven into the fabric of storytelling and production.

November 4, 2025
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Live Review

Review: The Edit (Legit Theatre Co & Belvoir 25a)

Gabrielle Scawthorn's scathing assessment of contemporary celebrity doesn't let you off the hook for a second.

October 14, 2025
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Review: Meet Me at the Baths (Whale Chorus & New Annual Festival)

The perfect piece with which to celebrate the egalitarian vibe, history and importance of Newcastle's Ocean Baths to the community.

September 29, 2025

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