Performing Arts

Why the arts capture the spirit of Byron Bay
Behind Byron Bay's stunning beaches is a thrilling artistic and cultural community.

Sydney moves to make history
Sydney Dance Company Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela has choreographed a dance for 6,000 for international Big Dance.

It’s a Bran Nue Dae for Darwin Festival
As Edwina Lunn gets in to gear for her final Darwin Festival, her replacement as Artistic Director has been announced.

The Chimney Sweep
Pinchgut's production of Salieri's romp matches joyous, witty fun with exquisite, enchanting music.

$2 million for ANZAC art
Arts funding has been cut but there is a way to get funding for art out of the Federal Government:…

Song stealing case sets precedent
Songwriter Allan Caswell has failed in an attempt to sue his former publisher for not acting when another band on…

Energy in Movement
Program one of the The Keir Choreographic Award was a flawed if energising event.

The Little Prince
While Spare Part’s adaptation isn't completely successful, the audience is still left with something to think about.

Should we fire the theatrical canon?
An Irish visitor blessed with Sean O'Casey and Samuel Beckett has challenged Australia to produce its equivalent dramatic canon. But…

An obscenity of riches: MIFF program highlights
This year’s MIFF includes an exciting mix of regular and new programming strands, including a special focus on 35mm films.