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Latest news: Live theatre

Canberra Rep commits Crimes of the Heart on stage

A declining parental figure, the aftermath of a shooting, and the power of the sibling bond intertwine in Canberra Repertory’s newest production, Crimes of the Heart.

Take 5 with Rhys Nicholson

CW’s Jessica Cordwell caught up with Rhys Nicholson to discuss comedy, changing times and exposure.

Take 5 with Jessica Tovey

A staple on Australian stages and screens since she was 18, Jessica Tovey now stars as the leading lady in Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth, coming to Canberra Theatre Centre on 14-22 April.

ACT Hub stages one of Australia’s best love stories

Dubbed the Romeo & Juliet of the AIDS epidemic, 'Holding the Man' follows the true story of Timothy Conigrave and his lover, John Caleo, from their high school romance until their untimely deaths. The tale continues on stage at ACT Hub in Kingston until 1 April.

A different journey down the rabbit hole at Mill Theatre

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is a unique theatre experience that an actor can play only once in their lifetime. It comes to Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick later this month for five performances, each featuring a different actor.

Forget all your troubles, head Downtown with Queanbeyan Players

Queanbeyan Players bring the 1960s to life in Downtown: The Mod Musical at Belconnen Community Theatre from 24 February.

Feed your voyeuristic curiosity in ‘At Dinner’ at ACT Hub

When dining at a restaurant, do you find yourself overhearing snippets of conversation and wondering what’s going on in someone’s life? At Dinner gives you permission to eavesdrop on personal conversations without breaking any social rules.

That’s art and entertainment: Theatre cancellation and awards

CW brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include Canberra REP cancelling their first show of the year and a new award ceremony.

Canberra Productions take home Best in Show

The Canberra Area Theatre (CAT) Awards were delivered in a re-imagined setting for the second year in a row on 18 December. Canberra and Queanbeyan productions nabbed over two dozen recognition awards for their contributions to live theatre.

‘Not now, not ever’: the story behind Julia Gillard’s iconic speech

Ten years on from Julia Gillard’s passionate misogyny speech, the Canberra Theatre Centre (CTC) has announced its partnership with the Syndey Theatre Company (STC) to co-produce a play offering a new perspective of the famous speech.

Tempo Theatre sails the Nile on a murderous adventure

Mystery in style – Tempo Theatre returns to Agatha Christie for the first time in three years, with Murder on the Nile.

ANU Musical Theatre Collective casts a wide net

The ANU Musical Theatre Collective (MTC) is creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for students to experiment with musical theatre on campus. The collective performs their second production, Little Women, at Kambri Drama Centre on 19-22 October.

WIN! Cruel Intentions: the ’90s Musical tickets

CW has 3 x double passes to Cruel Intentions: the '90s Musical at Canberra Theatre on Wednesday 5 October 7.30pm to be won.

What the Dickens! Canberra actors have ‘Great Expectations’

Budding Entertainment brings Charles Dickens’s classic novel to the stage: a gothic love story with social critique and haunting characters.

Eliza Doolittle takes the stage at the Q in Queanbeyan

From beauty influencer to onstage beauty, Stephanie Bailey stars as Eliza Doolittle in Free-Rain Theatre Company’s upcoming production of My Fair Lady at the Q Performing Arts Centre, 30 August-25 September.

Experience the beauty within dementia at The Q, Queanbeyan

Demented, the newest work from renowned Canberra playwright Ruth Pieloor, explores the juxtaposition that comes within the dementia journey. The show hits the stage at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 17-20 August.

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