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Stories about suicide, travel and embarrassing paparazzi shots were laid out for the world to see at <em>The Moth Mainstage</em>, writes Farz Edraki

Moxie and might: live storytelling at the Melbourne Writers Festival

Stories about suicide, travel and embarrassing paparazzi shots were laid out for the world to see at The Moth Mainstage, writes Farz Edraki

There's profound emotional density in <em>The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe</em>, a Belvoir St production testament to the female human spirit.

REVIEW: The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe | Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney

There's profound emotional density in The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe, a Belvoir St production testament to the female human spirit.

Medea has had a bad wrap. But did she have a choice? Zen Zen Zo explores the Greek myth in an immaculately staged production in Brisbane's Old Museum.

REVIEW: Medea: The River Runs Backwards | Old Museum, Brisbane

Medea has had a bad wrap. But did she have a choice? Zen Zen Zo explores the Greek myth in an immaculately staged production in Brisbane's Old Museum.

It's your last chance to see one of Opera Australia's acclaimed productions, the Benjamin Britten chamber piece <em>Albert Herring</em>. The performances are fine.

REVIEW: Albert Herring | Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney

It's your last chance to see one of Opera Australia's acclaimed productions, the Benjamin Britten chamber piece Albert Herring. The performances are fine.

A childhood favourite, Sydney Theatre Company's <em>Storm Boy</em> is full of heart and soul. It's a respectful homage to Colin Thiele's legacy.

REVIEW: Storm Boy | Wharf 1, Sydney

A childhood favourite, Sydney Theatre Company's Storm Boy is full of heart and soul. It's a respectful homage to Colin Thiele's legacy.

<b>Jim Morgan</b> reads “Stoner” and “The Young Desire It” with great admiration, and recalls blood on the pages of another volume in the farmyard.

Stoner and The Young Desire It -- two perfect novels

Jim Morgan reads “Stoner” and “The Young Desire It” with great admiration, and recalls blood on the pages of another volume in the farmyard.

When a student complained about being "forced" to appear naked on stage, all hell broke loose. Flinders University academic and theatremaker <b>Julian Meyrick</b> peels back the madness to find the truth.

The naked truth far less sexy than media furore at Flinders

When a student complained about being "forced" to appear naked on stage, all hell broke loose. Flinders University academic and theatremaker Julian Meyrick peels back the madness to find the truth.

Tory celebrity Boris Johnson wowed the crowd when he spoke in Melbourne last night, with his blend of old-school Britishness and flattery of Australia. But was there much substance to him?

Australia loves Boris Johnson, the Tory clown

Tory celebrity Boris Johnson wowed the crowd when he spoke in Melbourne last night, with his blend of old-school Britishness and flattery of Australia. But was there much substance to him?

<b>James Rose</b> takes a very literal look at the institutions which shape our national narrative in the second part of this series on national identity.

Here's Looking At Us -- The National Portrait Gallery

James Rose takes a very literal look at the institutions which shape our national narrative in the second part of this series on national identity.

An eerie circus seems to echo the ghosts of performances long past in <em>Wunderkammer</em>. But it's mixed with contemporary dance, vulgar humour and extraordinary athleticism.

REVIEW: Wunderkammer | Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne

An eerie circus seems to echo the ghosts of performances long past in Wunderkammer. But it's mixed with contemporary dance, vulgar humour and extraordinary athleticism.