Performing Arts

Melba returns for another performance
The news that Senator George Brandis has quietly approved a grant to Melba Foundation has heads in the arts community…

Singing about the love that dare not speak its name
Sydney is set to host the world premiere of a new musical inspired by E.M. Forster’s Maurice and Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Zelman Symphony: Emperor
The 67-member orchestra shared and relished these inspirational dialogues on human endeavour, love, loss and jubilation.

Hook Up
The songs in Hook Up are melodic, funny at times, passionate and brilliantly sung by talented performers.

Theatre Works opens its doors to the under 12s
Kaleidoscope is a new mini-festival designed to introduce children and their families to participatory art experiences.

The YouTube Comment Orchestra
Your make-up, and quite possibly your undies, will be ruined by this satisfyingly funny performance.

King Hit
Period piece examines a sideshow aspect of Australia’s history with personal ramifications of Stolen Generation experience

Tasmania mourns arts advocate Jeremy Ball
A passionate supporter of the arts, Launceston’s Deputy Mayor died in a car accident on Monday.

Proactive approach required on cultural diversity
Can major companies learn from a Melbourne artist’s hands-on approach to recruiting culturally diverse audiences?

Creative Fellows lauded for their vision, talent
This year's eight Creative Fellows have been announced, hailing from a broad range of creative practices.