Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

Eliza Berlage, Journalist

News / Music
'You’re Just Hustling To Survive': Can You Actually Live On Newstart As An Artist?
Artists on Newstart are punished by a punitive one-size fits all approach to employment rather than a system that supports their unique work. Eliza Berlage talks to former Newstart recipients about their experiences.
Reviews / Arts
Emily Tresidder: Crazy Is
"From the moment Destiny's Child's 'Bootylicious' blasts and Emily Tresidder's loud skirt graces the stage, you're in for a wild ride."
Reviews / Arts
Ciel: #hangover
"A highlight is her ten stages of drunk in two minutes."
Reviews / Arts
Australia Day
"The script is less a satire and more a snapshot of the polarising perspectives in society today."
Reviews / Arts
The Good Doctor
"The actors carry the patchwork of roles with vigour and the pace treads evenly across, allowing for enough pause between quick-witted quips and more physical theatrics."
Reviews / Film & TV
Suffragette
"The film... shows a side to the movement less documented, and one with more potential to provoke outrage."
Reviews / Film & TV
He Named Me Malala
"In showing her powerful family backstory and poignant mission, the film certainly portrays her as an extraordinary individual."
Reviews / Arts
Then
"Then will have you laughing, then crying, then crying with laughter."
Reviews / Arts
What Is The Matter With Mary Jane?
"A much-loved Australian monologue based on Sancia Robinson's own experiences of recovering from anorexia and bulimia."
Reviews / Arts
Spring Awakening
" Adolescents express their desires and heavy expectations of adult life as they come to terms with a need to be touched and survive."
Reviews / Arts
Hair To The Throne
"It’s a show where normally taboo talk about downstairs is on the table with the princess of preening and plucking as the wild guide."
Reviews / Arts
Venus In Fur
"Director Grace Barnes’ production is gripping in its portrayal of ego and vengeance. The acting is amazing."
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