Performing Arts
Learning from reality television
The arts used to pursue cultural popularity but decry popular culture. Not any more.
Political correctness destroying poetry slams
Poetry slams needs to decide if they want to be propaganda machines, sheltered workshops, friendly performance outlets or competitive art…
Surfing the yellow wave
Asian-Australian theatre-makers are tired of waiting for inclusion so they are taking the initiative in increasing cultural diversity on the…
Is the death of Tropfest important?
Crass, populist and a heap of fun, Tropfest changed the cultural landscape around short film. But what does the industry…
Next to Normal
There is nothing normal about Next to Normal.
Plugging Brisbane's brain drain
What can be done to strengthen Brisbane’s vibrant independent theatre sector and prevent local talent from moving away?
Dinner party answers every arts believer needs
Arm yourself with smart comebacks to the people who insist on telling you arts funding is a waste of money.
Arts Party to contest its first by-election
Registered in 2014, the Arts Party will stand its first official candidate in the upcoming North Sydney by-election.
Piece for Person and Ghetto Blaster
Gunn's latest offering is a dizzyingly witty examination of an intriguing moral quandary.
Big West Festival Special Report
The Big West Festival returns in 2015 with its biggest lineup yet.