'Not a handout': Australian theatre calls for government lifeline amid show closures
The Australian live entertainment industry has called for government assistance amid ongoing show cancellations due to rising costs. Musicals such as Waitress and Beetlejuice have been axed, prompting industry leaders to propose a $20 million Live Performance Production Incentive to stimulate the struggling sector.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 18:30 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 18:40 UTC
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