Sunday Arts Magazine

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Danny Delahunty – August 9th, 2026

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2026/08/11

Creative Director and acting CEO of Melbourne Fringe, Danny Delahunty leads the 2026 festival running from 29 September to 18 October. This year’s program encourages audiences to “Turn Towards the Heat,” spotlighting experimental works across Deadly Fringe, Radical Access, Passport, XS, and Design Fringe, which marks its 40th year. The Opening Night Gala at the Capitol Theatre sets the tone with high‑energy performances and a preview of the season ahead. Festival hubs at Trades Hall and Meat Market

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11:11

Mark Debeljak – August 9th, 2026

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2026/08/11

As a key figure behind The Pride Fund, Mark Debeljak helps steer initiatives that build long-term financial sustainability and legacy for LGBTIQ+ communities. His collaboration with the Melba Opera Trust brings operatic excellence to the Victorian Pride Centre, where a special fundraising concert takes place on 27 August. This evening of performances supports the Pride Fund’s Rooftop Pavilion Campaign and showcases emerging opera talent nurtured under the Melba Opera Trust, an organisation carrying

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16:32

Marnie Mills – August 9th, 2026

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2026/08/11

Marnie Mills brings her monthly comedy-and-conversation format to Pride of Footscray with On the Couch with Marnie Mills. The night blends stand-up sets from three guest comedians followed by an informal interview segment, all staged within one of Melbourne’s most celebrated queer performance venues. The next edition takes place on 21 August, offering audiences a lively mix of humour, personality, and community connection.https://prideofourfootscray.bar/events The post Marnie Mills – August

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13:48

Francois Jacobs – August 2nd, 2026

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2026/08/03

Francois Jacobs joins Sunday Arts to reflect on discovering the show, the path that led him to packaging the weekly episodes for the podcast, and why the work resonates so strongly with him and the queer community.He speaks about the excitement of stepping into roles that amplify community voices and strengthen accessibility. His conversation highlights how the podcast became both a creative outlet and a connective thread within Melbourne’s arts and queer circles, underscoring the value of

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20:55

Jo Lane – August 2nd, 2026

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2026/08/03

Visual artist Jo Lane shares the story behind About Face, her master’s presentation first shown in London and now exhibited in Melbourne for the very first time. Opening Wednesday 5 August and continuing through the end of the month, the exhibition finds its home at Dawn & Mabel’s wine bar, 83 Acland Street, St Kilda. Lane’s broader practice has recently included works exploring desire, botanical forms, and the tension between natural environments and domestic spaces, reflecting her ongoing

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12:11

Stuart Bruce – August 2nd, 2026

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2026/08/03

Writer and director Stuart Bruce guides listeners into the world of The Sacrifice of Farinelli, Subverse Theatre’s immersive new production inspired by the extraordinary life of Carlo Broschi, better known as Farinelli. Running 13–29 August at Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray, the premiere season blends baroque music, contemporary sound design, live violin, physical theatre and cutting‑edge immersive technology. Bruce’s vision invites audiences to confront themes of ambition, identity and

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4:40

David Hunt – August 2nd, 2026

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2026/08/03

Show host David Hunt opens the program with a look at the newly announced expanded editions of The Beatles’ Rubber Soul, arriving 2 October 2026. The release brings fresh stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, the original mono master, the Capitol US album version, and a wealth of previously unreleased session recordings and home demos. Fans can expect formats ranging from single‑disc editions to 4CD and 5LP super deluxe sets, each accompanied by an 88‑page hardbound book. It’s a momentous revisit of a

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17:55

Anton Berezin, Theresa Borg and Julian Weeks – July...

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2026/07/30

Producer Anton Berezin, director Therèsa Borg and actor Julian Weeks are among the creative forces behind the world premiere of The Ballad of Dan O’Malley, a gripping new Australian play staged at Theatre Works’ Explosives Factory in St Kilda. Running from 12 to 22 August, the production dives into the true‑to‑life football scandal that shook the AFL, with Weeks appearing in a strong ensemble cast. Audiences can experience this premiere season at the Explosives Factory, rear 67 Inkerman Street,

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12:09

Mama Alto – July 26th, 2026

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2026/07/30

The transcendent vocalist Mama Alto joins Moira Finucane’s Dance Palace, the month‑long celebration reopening Luna Park’s restored Luna Palace. Running from 20 August to 12 September, the festival brings together more than 30 artists across cabaret, music, burlesque and live art. Mama Alto’s luminous presence forms part of this exuberant program, with performances unfolding every Thursday to Saturday inside the newly revitalised Luna Palace at Luna Park Melbourne.Dance Palace The post Mama Alto

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Dianne Toulson – July 26th, 2026

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2026/07/30

Artistic director and producer Dianne Toulson prepares to farewell Theatre Works after eight transformative years at the helm. Her leadership has reshaped the organisation into a thriving multi‑venue precinct, delivering record box‑office results and expansive programming. As she steps down in July 2026, this moment marks a heartfelt thank‑you to her stewardship and the community she has championed. Audiences can continue to experience her final curated season across Theatre Works’ venues throughout

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15:46

Syd Brisbane – July 26th, 2026

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2026/07/30

Creator, performer and producer Syd Brisbane joins Bloomshed’s re‑imagining of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, a sharply satirical and high‑energy adaptation landing at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio from 12 to 22 August. Brisbane appears as part of the ensemble bringing this politically charged, confetti‑strewn rework to life, with the production reframing Orwell’s allegory through an Australian lens. Audiences can catch the show at the Fairfax Studio during its limited August

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Sharon Millerchip – July 26th, 2026

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2026/07/30

As resident director of SIX the Musical, Sharon Millerchip guides the Australian company through its latest Melbourne season, now in full swing at the Comedy Theatre. The production has returned with a refreshed cast and a surge of audience enthusiasm, following its official opening this week and continuing through to 4 October. Audiences can experience the pop‑powered retelling of the six wives of Henry VIII at the Comedy Theatre before the show heads to Sydney and Brisbane later in the

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12:24

Simon Holt – July 19th, 2026

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2026/07/23

Conductor Simon Holt discusses Victorian Opera’s revival of Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical, a work returning to the stage with refreshed orchestrations and a contemporary staging approach. He reflects on bringing new musical detail to a long‑dormant Australian story.The production is presented at Union Theatre, University of Melbourne, on 24 and 25 July. The post Simon Holt – July 19th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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10:42

Hayden Green & Michael Cavanagh – July 19th, 2026

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2026/07/23

The team chats with Hayden Green, founder and creative director of Hear My Eyes, and Michael Cavanagh, musician. They preview their re‑scoring of Christopher Nolan’s Memento, presenting a newly composed percussive interpretation performed live with the film. Their collaboration has generated strong interest, particularly among audiences who follow Hear My Eyes’ inventive film‑music projects. This event is scheduled for Hamer Hall on 8 and 9 August as part of MIFF. The post Hayden Green & Michael

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Andrew G – July 19th, 2026

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2026/07/23

https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/wp-content/uploads/sites/276/2026/07/Andrew-G-–-July-19th-2026.mp3 Andrew G examines the shifting identity of Melbourne’s independent theatre scene, expanding on his view that “Indie Theatre Is No Longer Just for Theatre People.” Drawing on recent discussions from his Showtime podcast, he highlights the creators redefining the city’s cultural landscape. Andrew G is a theatre producer with AG

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Joanna Murray‑Smith – July 19th, 2026

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2026/07/23

Playwright Joanna Murray‑Smith shares insights into her new adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya for Melbourne Theatre Company. She speaks about re‑shaping the emotional core of the play for contemporary audiences and working with a strong ensemble cast. Performances commence at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, from 25 July and continue through August. The post Joanna Murray‑Smith – July 19th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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Terence Crawford – July 19th, 2026

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2026/07/23

Actor Terence Crawford reflects on portraying “Neil Diamond – Now” in the Australian debut of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. He discusses stepping into the life of a music icon and bringing the show’s Broadway momentum to Melbourne. The production begins its Australian run at the Princess Theatre from 5 August. The post Terence Crawford – July 19th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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Anne Murphy film reviews – July 19th, 2026

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2026/07/23

Anne Murphy explores three titles shaping mid‑year cinema conversations: the expansive Odyssey, the character‑centred biopic Tenor: My Name is Pati, and the intimate drama The Birthday Trip. She highlights how each film has been landing with audiences and why these stories have stood out in recent months. The post Anne Murphy film reviews – July 19th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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12:55

Moira Finicane – – July 12th, 2026

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2026/07/18

Performance icon Moira Finucane returns with Dance Palace, a gloriously chaotic celebration promising “hot divas, hot chips, all sauce.” Moira talks about the show’s playful spirit, its connection to St Kilda’s performance history, and the immersive, joy‑driven experience she’s crafting for audiences. The Palace opens its doors at Linda Park, St Kilda, with performances running 6–29 August 2026. The post Moira Finicane – – July 12th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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10:09

Stephanie Lake – July 12th, 2026

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2026/07/18

Choreographer Stephanie Lake joins us to discuss VISTA, her striking new collaboration with fashion label Alpha60. She shares how movement and design intertwine in this project, and how the partnership has shaped a work that blurs the line between dance performance and sculptural fashion. VISTA premieres at Malthouse Theatre and will be running from 22 July to 1 August 2026. The post Stephanie Lake – July 12th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

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