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MUSIC: Eishan Ensemble perform at Hawthorn Arts Centre

THEATRE: Noni Hazlehurst stars in The Lark , by Daniel Keene

DANCE: Bangarra’s latest work, Illume , is nothing if not candescent

THEATRE: The Play That Goes Wrong offers up a fun night of comedy

MUSIC: Australian World Orchestra put on a five-star performance at Mahlerfest

MUSIC

Paul Kelly ★★★★★

Rod Laver Arena, September 6

Paul Kelly is Australia’s unofficial folk laureate, 70 years old and still leaping from the drum riser mid-chord. Tonight is the first night of what he calls a “residency” at Rod Laver (two nights). About 40,000-ish years of storytelling and song on this land, and he’s only got 40, he jokes. But what a 40. He’s backed by a six-piece band, notably including his nephew Dan Kelly on guitar,

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