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It might've been two years in the making, but this Seymour Centre production left <b>Lloyd Bradford Syke</b> underwhelmed.

Theatre review: Double Think, Seymour Centre, Sydney

It might've been two years in the making, but this Seymour Centre production left Lloyd Bradford Syke underwhelmed.

As the election campaign winds up, former political speechwriter James Button speaks to <em>Crikey</em> on the death of the campaign speech, the dangers of language, and why politicians steer clear of poetry.

James Button on the death of the campaign speech

As the election campaign winds up, former political speechwriter James Button speaks to Crikey on the death of the campaign speech, the dangers of language, and why politicians steer clear of poetry.

<em>Straight</em> is kitchen-sink comedy that asks some curly questions on relationships and sexuality. Red Stitch's production is hard to fault.

REVIEW: Straight | Red Sitch, Melbourne

Straight is kitchen-sink comedy that asks some curly questions on relationships and sexuality. Red Stitch's production is hard to fault.

There were triumphant aspects to Seymour Centre's dance double-bill <em>Double Think</em>, but it all left our critic a little underwhelmed.

REVIEWS: Double Think | Seymour Centre, Sydney

There were triumphant aspects to Seymour Centre's dance double-bill Double Think, but it all left our critic a little underwhelmed.

The national ballet company presents an exquisite double-bill which showcases some extraordinary athleticism by its principal dancers.

REVIEW: Paquita and La Sylphide | State Theatre, Melbourne

The national ballet company presents an exquisite double-bill which showcases some extraordinary athleticism by its principal dancers.

A review of a new David Williamson play on the life of Rupert Murdoch was written for the <em>Herald Sun</em> -- but it never appeared. What happened?

Rupert censored: Herald Sun spikes Murdoch review

A review of a new David Williamson play on the life of Rupert Murdoch was written for the Herald Sun -- but it never appeared. What happened?

Rick Amor is one of Australia's best painters of the metaphysical, and <b>WH Chong</b> reckons his talents would be perfect for book cover artwork.

Rick Amor's art -- great for science fiction

Rick Amor is one of Australia's best painters of the metaphysical, and WH Chong reckons his talents would be perfect for book cover artwork.

David Williamson's latest play pales in comparison to the real-life drama of the mogul, writes <b>Jason Whittaker</b>.

REVIEW: Rupert, Playhouse, Melbourne

David Williamson's latest play pales in comparison to the real-life drama of the mogul, writes Jason Whittaker.

Rupert Murdoch came to life on the stage last night for the world premiere of his bio-play. Playwright David Williamson tells <em>Crikey</em> it's a portrait of an ideologue and quasi-politician.

Rupert on stage: Williamson's happy, but will the Murdochs like it?

Rupert Murdoch came to life on the stage last night for the world premiere of his bio-play. Playwright David Williamson tells Crikey it's a portrait of an ideologue and quasi-politician.

The life of the most influential Australian comes to the stage in a tame but entertaining enough bio-cabaret. David Williamson's <em>Rupert</em> is much less grand than the man himself.

REVIEW: Rupert | Playhouse, Melbourne

The life of the most influential Australian comes to the stage in a tame but entertaining enough bio-cabaret. David Williamson's Rupert is much less grand than the man himself.