Cirrus@Austlit

'Barry Humphries’ widow Lizzie Spender is preparing to return to Britain on Sunday, raising questions about when and how there may be a public celebration of his life.'

'Sydney Theatre Company returns to the stage with a bold new gothic murder mystery by Angus Cerini, and starring Hugo Weaving and Wayne Blair. By Matthew Westwood' 

'Adelaide is lighting the way back to theatre normalcy, writes Matthew Westwood'

'Theatre director Kate Champion is a special kind of cultural tourist, having spent the past week on a creative retreat at Bundanon, the historic property near Nowra, NSW, that was given to the nation by Arthur Boyd.' (Introduction)

'The travelling troubadour when he’s at home is content to get on with “woodshedding” — Paul Kelly’s word for spending time alone, tinkering with old and new songs, and seeing what comes of them.' (Introduction)

'A personal battle has given theatre director Kate Cherry fresh determination in her creative practice, writes Matthew Westwood'  (Introduction)