Performing Arts

Unveiled: latest program announcements
A children’s classic comes to the stage, a David Bowie symposium, Indigenous video art, and more.

Arts Funding: Why It's Unwise to Cut Off Your Arm
Principles of arms-length funding are being sacrificed to a 'trickle down' approach the Federal Government would not countenance in other…

A budget without a policy is directionless
Two entirely separate funding entities disbursing the same combined pot cannot be adding to ‘efficiencies’ so what is the Government…

Lady Bits
Four diverse women smash the myth that female comedians aren't funny.

Médée
Presented at the former Fremantle Lunatic Asylum, this rarely-performed opera sheds new light on the familiar story of Medea.

WA budget a sombre affair for the arts
Funding for regional development and a new museum are the only bright spots in the Barnett government’s 2015-16 budget.

On-again off-again Depot Theatre cancels early closure plans
After pre-emptively announcing their early closure on Sunday night, Sydney’s Depot Theatre has announced a sudden about-turn.

Jazz festival fights on despite core funding loss
Despite having had its funding axed by Queensland’s now-ousted Newman Government, the festival is fighting on.

PESCADO – A Circus Cabaret Fusion
A vibrant amalgam of circus and cabaret with some good old-fashioned tongue-in-gill silliness.

Budget 2015: What the AusCo cuts mean for you
The principles of independent arts funding are under threat as the Budget foreshadows the greatest shake up since the Australia…