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Leap Day? Why do we have leap years anyway?

This has absolutely nothing to do with theatre, but I figured we were an inquisitive bunch.

Plus we all have to take part in leap days and leap years whether we like it or not, so we might as well understand what’s going on.

Matt Edwards

Matt is a past owner of AussieTheatre, working as digital director from 2011 to 2019. He is also a performer, most recently appeared in the Australian tour of Mamma Mia! and previously in the Australian/NZ tour of CATS and Enda Markey's acclaimed production of Blood Brothers. As well as performing Matt keeps himself busy in the digital side of the arts working with web design agency Emptyhead Digital

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  • Matt, there is a solution. Check out the Hanke Henry calendar. No leap year! No time zones! Just an "extra" week added to the end of December every 5-6 years. So much better!

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