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Don’t bring down the curtain on Canberra’s independent theatres

Lexi Sekuless, owner of the Mill Theatre, has called on ACT political candidates to commit $2.4 million to fund four private theatre venues.

Spamalot promises a knight to remember at The Q

Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your coconuts, because Free-Rain Theatre brings Spamalot the Musical to The Q in Queanbeyan next month, 12-24 September. Described as “lovingly ripped off” from the 1975 motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot was written in 2005 by Eric Idle, one of the original Pythons.

Take 5 with Rhonda Burchmore

One of Australia’s favourite leading ladies, Rhonda Burchmore has been gracing our stages, screens and airwaves for the past 40 years. The triple threat stars in Cabaret de Paris, which hits the stage at Canberra Theatre Centre on 15-16 June.

Encore! Local production brings back the Von Trapps

What are the chances of a local production inspiring so much love that it runs a sold-out show during the pandemic? Moreover, what are the chances of that labour of love getting...

What’s on in Canberra this weekend, 6-8 May

With Mother's Day upon us, there’s plenty of ways to spoil and/or celebrate mum this weekend, 6-8 May, right across Canberra.

What’s on in Canberra during May 2022

See all the highlights of what’s on across Canberra throughout May 2022, with everything from exhibitions to live theatre, music and more.

Take 5: Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham are bringing their 'Wanna Go There' tour to Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo on Friday 6 May.

2022 Canberra International Music Festival explores ‘polarity’

The 2022 Canberra International Music Festival (CIMF) is setting out to reflecting the notion of polarity through a dynamic, varied program.

Gallery: National Folk Festival 2022

The National Folk Festival made a full-scale return to Exhibition Park over the 2022 Easter Long Weekend, and CW was there to capture it.

Canberra Circus Festival rolls up to the capital

The inaugural Canberra Circus Festival will roll up and into town later this month, bringing in some of Australia’s best circus performers.

What’s on in Canberra April 2022

See all the highlights of what’s on across Canberra throughout April 2022, with everything from exhibitions to live theatre, music and more.

National Folk Festival returns ‘for all kinds of folk’

After two years of disruptions the National Folk Festival is back at EPIC for 2022 and gearing up for a return to the glory days.

Luka Lesson bringing the ‘love’ to the National Museum

Agapi & Other Kinds of Love sees Greek Australian poet Luka Lesson draw on his heritage to search for the meanings of love in Ancient Greece.

Australia’s performing arts take centre stage at National Library

The National Library of Australia’s latest exhibition, On Stage, is a celebration of Australia’s love of the performing arts.

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