Performing Arts
Brandis releases terms of reference for national opera review
‘It’s not overly melodramatic to say we’re fighting for the survival of opera in Australia,' says OperaQ's Lindy Hume.
Women directors program already paying dividends for MTC
Five of 11 mainstage productions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2015 season are being directed by women.
Spike Heels
A strong and enjoyable production thanks to its talented and dynamic cast.
The arts life of the prison
With the construction of a new prison to start in 2015, ArtsHub talks to the artists with a powerful role…
High art isn't dying, even if the ABS stats are
ABS figures show no decline in our interest for high culture. But with its data set to stop, will we…
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Every performance features a different actor who, 48 hours before their performance, is sent an email with a list of…
Wesley Enoch on Indigenous cultural leadership
Members of Melbourne's artistic and Indigenous communities heard an inspiring speech from QTC's Artistic Director at the announcement of the…
The Sublime – responding to the response
This play purports to start a conversation about sexual assault. Here is a conversation starter: this play is part of…
Indigenous artists in Victoria get $1m funding boost
A new residency program at the University of Melbourne aims to build an Indigenous art alumni in Victoria.
Soul music and tourism combine to boost visitor numbers
Melbourne Music Expo, headlined by Ash Grunwald, has received a grant to maximise the event’s tourism potential.