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For all the news, visit https://www.theage.com.au/https://www.theage.com.au/rss/culture.xmlhttps://www.theage.com.au/icons/rss/theage.pngen-AUFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:21:15 +1100https://www.theage.com.au/rss/culture.xmlFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:21:15 +1100Culture / BooksCameron Woodhead, Fiona CappOur reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.5576afda-1ef3-440d-ac0c-c33fa4431ffahttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/fungi-snakes-and-virginia-woolf-10-new-books-20260302-p5o6m5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1100Culture / BooksDavid AstleShow me the way to Peter the Swede.69e97190-5c3f-45c2-96c2-0839acaa119ehttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/do-you-live-in-one-of-australia-s-most-oddly-named-towns-20260302-p5o6pw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1100Culture / MoviesKarl QuinnThe Perfect Neighbour is composed almost entirely of footage shot on body-worn cameras – and now it’s up for cinema’s biggest prize.64c4555e-1795-41ca-8d32-9774df3f669bhttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/police-shot-this-footage-it-put-a-woman-in-jail-now-it-could-win-an-oscar-20260303-p5o74n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1100Culture / Live reviewsKate Prendergast, Joyce MorganThe pioneering British duo, and friends, paid proper homage to the original purveyors of their genre.c3a66c16-fa8d-4b7f-81e6-3ee3f589ae41https://www.theage.com.au/culture/live-reviews/despite-being-naked-these-actors-fail-to-expose-much-20260305-p5o7mx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 14:45:26 +1100CultureIn the third act of her career, Nicole Kidman is digging into her grief and loss. Scarpetta premieres on March 11 on Amazon Prime Video.a2301b1f-8380-4729-8b56-04ffd8146d0dhttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/i-m-holding-it-steady-20260306-p5o87h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 14:34:30 +1100Culture / Live reviewsMichael Dwyer, Sonia Nair, Tony Way, Cameron WoodheadPerformed outdoors on Thursday night, this gig by The Streets is anything but a nostalgic wink.d572f933-deed-4b89-9b51-6c3bdd5a686fhttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/live-reviews/here-s-to-being-taken-on-an-emotional-rollercoaster-at-a-st-kilda-car-park-20260306-p5o845.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 14:17:52 +1100Culture / Live reviewsWill Cox, Martin Boulton, Tony Way, Sonia NairRain Dogs performed at The Tote in a gig that dripped with atmosphere and sweat.0c91c644-3fbd-4abc-87ba-55da0d067c4ahttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/live-reviews/melbourne-review-wrap-i-thought-you-said-20260227-p5o5zf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 13:24:31 +1100Culture / TV & radioKate HalfpennyMelburnians’ discerning taste has brought down a Sydney rating juggernaut, and the rest of the country should be grateful.4febbce7-7aff-400a-8b2e-8cbd2717701bhttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/kyle-and-jackie-o-s-demise-is-proof-that-melbourne-is-culturally-superior-to-sydney-20260305-p5o7yc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +1100Culture / MusicKayla OlayaSama’ Abdulhadi was due to play at huge events in two states this weekend, expected to attract about 120,000 revellers.1d8c1f90-eb41-4262-9b5a-c18db0a50d06https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/palestinian-dj-s-visa-not-approved-ahead-of-two-major-music-festivals-20260305-p5o7tv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 11:28:21 +1100Culture / TV & radioMichael IdatoAdapted from Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling crime series, Scarpetta lands in the deeply personal wake of Kidman’s divorce from Keith Urban and the death of her mother.41f4ce89-9d3f-4109-b558-85ae6f65ed9dhttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/i-m-holding-it-steady-in-the-third-act-of-her-career-nicole-kidman-is-digging-into-her-grief-and-loss-20260304-p5o7cr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 11:08:30 +1100Culture / MusicTom W. ClarkeKiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally is weird, brave and singular.ad53afce-8e00-4a5a-b97e-6814f41a094dhttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/on-his-new-album-harry-styles-finally-shatters-the-teen-idol-fishbowl-20260305-p5o7zy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +1100Culture / CelebrityMichaela Towfighi, Ben SisarioA representative for Spears said it was “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable” and that change in the former pop star’s life was long overdue.40541854-4236-4b9d-841e-05b3d506020ehttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/britney-spears-arrested-on-suspicion-of-driving-under-the-influence-20260306-p5o80k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +1100Culture / TV & radioKylie NorthoverThe Office star’s new comedy sits between the wholesome comedy of Ted Lasso and the slightly darker-but-still-kind tone of Shrinking.61539076-ecab-4c80-a026-ff961cbd63b3https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/if-you-miss-the-office-steve-carell-s-new-show-is-a-must-watch-20260303-p5o736.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureFri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +1100Culture / TV & radioCraig MathiesonA professor sexually hungering for a younger colleague is the starting point for this contradictory and always watchable show.aa115d9b-6d8e-4240-90ed-2c220f289c54https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/consider-rachel-weisz-and-leo-woodall-s-sizzling-academic-satire-your-next-binge-20260304-p5o7h6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureThu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1100Culture / TV & radioMichael LalloSources said Sandilands is preparing to sue his employer if the company sacks the controversial broadcaster.b9e841a9-c4dc-46ec-a00b-38c04bdd05adhttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/kyle-will-definitely-sue-sandilands-and-arn-face-ugly-legal-stoush-20260305-p5o7v7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureThu, 05 Mar 2026 17:43:46 +1100Culture / TheatreKerrie O'BrienChaos engulfed the South Australian capital’s main event before it started. Now, the city is heaving, the sun is shining and there is an air of expectation.c330f024-0afb-4c1d-b518-bb495ca31a2chttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/theatre/adelaide-festival-nearly-imploded-in-its-lead-up-so-how-did-things-play-out-20260223-p5o4u0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureThu, 05 Mar 2026 16:21:48 +1100Culture / MoviesBrodie LancasterAs the world slips its moorings, shows like The Pitt celebrate the steady course.655d4192-f609-4b3d-9703-beb407ef8369https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/i-watch-people-bake-and-save-lives-am-i-addicted-to-competency-porn-20260226-p5o5mq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureThu, 05 Mar 2026 14:18:05 +1100CultureDennis McIntosh's new play West Gate, explores the 1970 West Gate disaster. He shares his memories of the event, and what inspired him to write about it.4895204b-ba0a-4a60-b949-91e591cea8a2https://www.theage.com.au/culture/playwright-dennis-mcintosh-reflects-on-the-1970-west-gate-bridge-collapse-20260305-p5o7uo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureThu, 05 Mar 2026 14:06:06 +1100Culture / TV & radioTahlia PritchardJuliette claimed her husband had “devil eyes” and that his drumming gave her the ick.785a542c-bcdc-4a54-93b4-cf0782eac8b0https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/after-toxic-groom-tyson-a-bride-is-taken-to-task-for-being-vicious-and-humiliating-20260304-p5o7ln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureThu, 05 Mar 2026 14:01:09 +1100Culture / MoviesSandra Hall, Jake WilsonWelcome to our weekly wrap of what’s new in cinemas.ef0b2960-f1a3-4bac-9a61-23d7b419b20dhttps://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/new-movies-to-watch-glen-powell-s-dark-comedy-a-charli-xcx-mockumentary-maggie-gyllenhaal-s-horror-and-a-docudrama-20260304-p5o7gc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_cultureThu, 05 Mar 2026 11:51:48 +1100