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Opens 16 October at The Grand Electric, Surry Hills, Sydney.

Step into the round and surrender to the intoxicating world of La Ronde, a lavish and brave seduction of twisted spectacle, from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.

At the centre of this heady cocktail of circus, live music and comedy, will be groundbreaking headliners, world-class provocateurs, and captivating raw energy direct from the European underground.  

For your chance to win a double pass to see the performance on Thursday 16 October at 7:30pm, click here and tell us your full name, phone number and email, using the subject line ‘La Ronde’.

In cinemas from 18 September.

A heart-warming family comedy about ex-TV personality, Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in a town outside Alice Springs (Mparntwe). There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous Australian girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community – an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both.

Thursday 18 September, 3pm at Campbelltown Arts Centre and online.

Learn from an amazing line-up of panellists including Hannah Diviney, Robin M Eames and Dr Ayah Wehbe as together they share insights into how language can drive meaningful change and shape the future of the arts and cultural sector. 

This much-anticipated discussion will explore how artists with disability, d/Deaf artists, and community leaders are creating new vocabularies that reflect pride, identity, and lived experience.

Register for your free ticket now.

Playing 11 – 20 September at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.

From the streets of Brisbane to the stage, Australia’s most beloved storyteller brings real tales of love to life.

Armed with his sky-blue typewriter, Trent Dalton gathered extraordinary stories from everyday Australians—tales of first kisses, heartbreak, family bonds, and the courage to love again.

Through captivating performances, cinematic film, and stunning projections, this unique production captures love in all its messy, beautiful, and unforgettable forms.

Book your tickets now.