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In big demand in the West End and in North America, Australian singer and actor Simon Burke has hit a purple patch playing leads in The Sound of Music and La Cage Aux Folles. He spoke with Peter Pinne about his career, on stage kissing and his newly released album.

Kimberley Shaw reports on the demise of "The Smallest Theatre in the Southern Hemisphere."

The Broadway musical Spring Awakening requires a cast of teenagers to portray the transition from youth to adulthood, as they learn about the joy of sexual awakening and its potential to devastate. To find new talent, the Sydney Theatre Company held open auditions in Sydney and Melbourne for its production in February.

Neil Litchfield spoke to the STC Casting Director Serena Hall on the challenges of sorting through 1000 aspirants, Australian Idol style, and cast member, Clare Bowen.

Sydney Theatre Company co-Artistic Director Cate Blanchett showed she has a sense of humour while accepting Best Actress award at the Sydney Theatre Awards, presented at Club Swans, Kings Cross tonight (January 18, 2010).

Blanchett won for her performance as Blanche Dubois in the STC’s acclaimed production of A Streetcar Named Desire, triumphing over another nomination in the category - Cate Blanchett in the STC’s production of The War of the Roses.