Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar
Tim Minchin urged Australian politicians for tax incentives for the struggling theatre industry during a recent meeting in Canberra. He noted that skyrocketing production costs have made tickets unaffordable, stating, 'Ticket prices are insane'. Minchin highlighted that a 40 percent production cost offset could create over 4,000 jobs and would be beneficial for the economy.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 21:01 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 21:10 UTC
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