Sunday Arts Magazine

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Ian Jackson – September 6th, 2026

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2026/09/08

Curator Ian Jackson joins Sunday Arts Magazine to delve into ENCORE! 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection, a landmark exhibition drawn from the Australian Performing Arts Collection at Arts Centre Melbourne. Presented at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) from 16 September 2026 to 9 May 2027, ENCORE! celebrates fifty years of Australia’s performing arts history through fifty carefully selected objects. Jackson reflects on the curatorial process behind this anniversary project,

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14:45

Kitan Petkovski and Aya Taur – August 30th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/31

Director Kitan Petkovski and actor Aya Taur discuss Savager by Patricia Cornelius, a blistering and provocative work that tears into the rituals of mateship, violence and power. Their production at Theatre Works in St Kilda brings the intensity of Cornelius’s writing to the stage with sharp focus. Savager runs from 2 to 12 September.The post Kitan Petkovski and Aya Taur – August 30th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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15:10

Alana Seal – August 30th, 2026

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2026/08/31

Alana Seal, co curator of Quiet Corners, explores the art of Ame Bale and the exhibition’s celebration of a pioneering Australian painter. The show highlights Bale’s sensitivity to place and atmosphere, drawing attention to quieter moments within the visual field. Quiet Corners is on at Town Hall Gallery, Boroondara Arts in Hawthorn, until 17 October. The post Alana Seal – August 30th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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14:30

Roslyn Oades – August 30th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/31

Roslyn Oades introduces The Enormous Radio, a concept driven performance in which a constellation of radios sparks an uncanny encounter with the animal world. Presented by Substation and Chamber Made as part of the Fringe Festival, the work invites audiences into a sonic landscape that blurs the familiar and the strange. It runs at Substation, Newport, from 30 September to 10 October. The post Roslyn Oades – August 30th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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12:43

Andrew Chapman – August 30th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/31

Andrew Chapman shares the story behind Green Bus, a fifty five year photographic journey through the streets of Melbourne. His exhibition charts decades of change, character and community across the city, offering a long view of urban life. The work is on display at City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall, from 3 September to 19 February 2027. The post Andrew Chapman – August 30th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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15:43

Kate Yaxley and Christian Gillett – August 30th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/31

Kate Yaxley and Christian Gillett from Soundworks Productions discuss their staging of Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Their production brings the dark humour, tension and theatricality of the piece into sharp focus at Chapel Off Chapel, where it runs from 11 to 20 September. The post Kate Yaxley and Christian Gillett – August 30th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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11:49

Andrew Delaney – August 30th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/31

Andrew Delaney reflects on the Gender Bender Exhibition, a showcase shaped by the fourteen artists who influenced him while growing up in the country. Grace Jones, David Bowie, Annie Lennox and Divine were among the figures who helped form his creative imagination, and the exhibition traces how those early inspirations continue to echo through his visual practice. The show opens this Wednesday, 2 September, from 6 to 8pm at Dawn and Mable wine bar, 83 Acland Street, St Kilda. The post Andrew

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29:54

Todd McKenney – August 23rd, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/25

Todd McKenney reflects on a career that spans more than a thousand performances in The Boy from Oz, a long list of major musicals and his widely recognised role on Dancing with the Stars. He speaks about the discipline behind longevity, the joy of reinvention and the evolving landscape of Australian performance. Audiences can look forward to a conversation with one of the country’s most enduring and versatile stage and screen artists.The post Todd McKenney – August 23rd, 2026 appeared first

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15:09

Geraldine Quinn – August 23rd, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/25

Award‑winning songwriter, singer, comedian and actor Geraldine Quinn dives into the creation of Campervan: An Ozploitation Horror Musical, a Fringe Festival offering that blends cult‑cinema homage with theatrical mischief. She talks about the show’s musical style, its tongue‑in‑cheek horror elements and the thrill of building a new work for Fringe audiences. Campervan will be performed at the Fringe Hub, Trades Hall, from Wednesday 7 October to Sunday 11 October, with shows at 6pm on 7–10 October

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13:47

Vincent Alessi – August 23rd, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/25

Vincent Alessi, CEO and Artistic Director of Linden New Art, outlines the current suite of exhibitions featured in Juncture 2026, including Gian Manik’s Fantasy Chamber, Sarah Crow’s one thing comes of another, and Natascha Stellmach’s The Letting Go. He reflects on Linden’s role in championing contemporary artists and the conversations these works spark within the community. All three exhibitions continue at Linden New Art on Acland Street in St Kilda until 8 November. He also previews Back the

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16:30

Barton Price – August 23rd, 2026

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2026/08/25

Visual artist Barton Price discusses Thin Places, his exhibition that delves into the emotional resonance of landscapes and the subtle thresholds between the seen and the sensed. He speaks about the materials, textures and quiet interventions that define his practice, and how viewers often discover new layers on repeat visits. Thin Places is showing at Red Gallery, 157 St Georges Rd in Fitzroy North, through to 30 August. The post Barton Price – August 23rd, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts

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15:39

QiQi Lu – August 23rd, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/25

Performer QiQi Lu shares the creative energy behind Homophonic’s Respect, reflecting on the ensemble’s commitment to adventurous queer‑led music and the joy of shaping new work with collaborators. She offers insight into how the piece has evolved and what audiences can expect from this year’s program. Respect will be presented at Hawthorn Arts Centre on Saturday 29 August. The post QiQi Lu – August 23rd, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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8:56

Akina Edmonds – August 16th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/18

Actor Akina Edmonds steps into the role of Cleopatra in Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s Cleopatra & Antoni, a fresh adaptation staged at FortyFive Downstairs. The production runs from 20 August to 13 September, offering a contemporary lens on power, desire and political intrigue. Edmonds’ performance anchors a cast bringing renewed vitality to one of history’s most enduring stories.The post Akina Edmonds – August 16th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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11:15

Rowland Thomson – August 16th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/18

Rowland Thomson from Hares & Hyenas returns with a trio of new literary recommendations from the Pride Centre. He reviews The Slip by Lucas Schaefer, a novel exploring queer identity through sharp humour; Better Than Revenge by Bea Fitzgerald, a contemporary reimagining of myth with a feminist edge; and The Queer Bookshelf: A Reader’s Guide to by Layla McCay, an accessible companion for anyone expanding their LGBTQIA+ reading list. All titles are available through Hares & Hyenas at the

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9:14

Mark Wilson – August 16th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/18

Writer‑performer Mark Wilson brings Till the Day I Die to this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival, a politically charged work staged unconventionally from the back of a truck at the Trades Hall car park. Running 1-4 October, the piece continues Wilson’s reputation for bold, socially incisive theatre that meets audiences where they are – literally and thematically. The post Mark Wilson – August 16th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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12:16

Anthony Hamilton – August 16th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/18

Anthony Hamilton, artistic director of Chunky Move, discusses Time Remaining, the company’s latest work blending contemporary dance with immersive staging. The production examines urgency, resilience and collective momentum, and arrives at Melbourne Town Hall for performances on 19 and 20 August. The season offers audiences a chance to experience one of Australia’s leading dance companies in a historic civic venue. The post Anthony Hamilton – August 16th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts

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14:22

Simon Patterson – August 16th, 2026

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2026/08/18

Creative producer Simon Patterson previews this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular, This Is Me, a large‑scale celebration of student talent spanning music, dance and circus arts. The 2026 edition brings thousands of young performers together at John Cain Arena on Saturday 29 August, showcasing the breadth of creativity emerging from Victorian government schools. The post Simon Patterson – August 16th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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14:40

Thomas Burge – August 16th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/18

Artist Thomas Burge presents new work at Storehouse Gallery, 1-3 Inkerman Street, St Kilda. His current exhibition continues his exploration of layered texture and urban abstraction, inviting visitors into a space where materiality and memory intersect. The gallery is open throughout August, with pieces on display during regular afternoon sessions. The post Thomas Burge – August 16th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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12:23

Barry Creyton – August 16th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/18

Barry Creyton, remembered fondly by Baby Boomers for his sharp wit on The Mavis Bramston Show, returns to the spotlight with the release of his new memoir Beyond Togetherness – A Life. The book traces his expansive career as an actor, television personality, satirist, playwright, director and author, offering candid reflections on six decades in the arts. Audiences can explore his story now through the newly published memoir, available nationally. The post Barry Creyton – August 16th,

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12:34

Amanda Windred – August 9th, 2026

Sunday Arts Magazine ·

2026/08/11

Soprano Amanda Windred appears in Melbourne Opera’s centenary tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland with Verdi’s Il Trovatore at the Athenaeum Theatre. Performing the role of Ines, she joins an acclaimed cast in a production honouring Sutherland’s legacy and her celebrated history with the opera. Performances run on 23, 26, 28 and 30 August, offering audiences a chance to experience one of Verdi’s most dramatic works in a staging shaped by director Matthew Barclay and conductor Raymond

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