Natalie Bassingthwaighte

The role that has Natalie Bassingthwaighte talking about what a lot of women are thinking

You may know her as Izzy from Neighbours,but the multi-talented singer and actor is ready to take on her most challenging part yet.

  • Elizabeth Flux

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The stage production of Dear Evan Hansen is elegant and moving.

‘Not viable’:Major musical cancels Adelaide and Canberra seasons

Tony-award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen will wrap up its Australian tour after the Melbourne season concludes.

  • Elizabeth Flux
Karis Oka will be playing Lydia in the Australian production of Beetlejuice.

‘Wacky and unapologetically dark’:Beetlejuice musical star ready to step into shoes of goth icon

‘‘Imagine booking your dream job,then times that by 1000’’:Melbourne performer Karis Oka has been cast as Lydia for the Australian run of Beetlejuice.

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Destination art:The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday

From surrealist masterpieces to David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics,we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.

  • Elizabeth Flux,Nick Galvin,Linda Morris andNick Dent
Choreographers and dancers Alisdair Macindoe,Tra Mi Dinh and Joel Bray

Death,birds and the number seven:Three new works connect in unexpected ways

Pieces,which has been running since 2005,is an annual series where choreographers are given three weeks to come up with a new 20-minute work.

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An NGV art handler with<i>Comedian</i>.

Someone just paid $9.6m to stick a banana to a wall

Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian – aka the banana duct-taped to a wall – was created in 2019 and has since been shown around the world.

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Artist Reko Rennie at Napier Quarter

His grandmother’s song was silenced,but art helped Reko Rennie find his voice

His grandmother’s legacy lies at the heart of many of Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie’s works,which blend activism with exploration of identity and culture.

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Victorine Meurent’s self-portrait will be part of the French Impressionism exhibition at NGV in 2025.

This exhibition closed after 30 days. Now it’s coming back – with a twist

NGV has announced French Impressionism will be its 2025 Winter Masterpieces exhibition. It was originally staged in 2021 but closed due to lockdowns.

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Kirsha Kaechele installs the Ladies Lounge at Mona.

After winning the right to ban men,Mona’s Ladies Lounge is on the move

Mona’s controversial Ladies Lounge installation is about to embark on a new chapter,its creator has revealed.

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This year’s Melbourne Fringe has something to suit all tastes.

Strange,familiar,free:Your guide to choosing the perfect Fringe show

Soap operas and secret locations:here’s a taste of what’s to come at Melbourne Fringe.

  • Elizabeth Flux