Performing Arts

The House on the Lake
Kim Hardwick's artful direction leaves no fingerprints on the perfect crime.

Children and Art
Tyran Parke crafts a compelling family narrative with honesty, tenderness and immense talent.

The essential skills of public speaking
The latest in our series looks at how to overcome our greatest fear and master the art of public speaking.

Unveiled: Latest announcements
A musician remembered, and an expanded program at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair are amongst this week's announcements.

The Dream
This Australian Ballet's crowd-pleasing retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is gorgeous and it is not the only joy in…

Mobilising audiences to oppose Australia Council Budget cuts
Arts companies are enlisting the weight of audience opinion to protest the Minister's Budget move redirecting funding from the independent…

Crowdfunding acquisitions: the next fundraising trend
Our museums use social media to stimulate audiences, so why not use technology’s reach to grow their collections?

Pregnancy gives a creative boost
Far from being a career killer, pregnancy can generate a creative rush. Growing a baby can be an artist's most…

Kudos: Who are this week's stars?
Uncle Eddie Mabo gets a star while Short Films get the nod in St Kilda, WA salutes Chamber music and…

Does sex still sell?
In an era when anyone with a smart phone can quickly sate their erotic appetite, do carnal desires still help…