Performing Arts

The real impact of city planning on the arts
As the Palace Theatre shuts its doors, questions about who makes the decisions and what impact this has on the…

False Christs, serial killers, and the dole queue
Australian-made musicals are like buses – you wait for one for ages, then three come along at once.

The 24 Hour Experience
The exciting schedule of one show every hour for twenty-four hours aimed to explore the hidden corners of Melbourne.

The dance company Beijing doesn't want you to see
China's controversial Shen Yun dance company has returned to Australia with a new show but the same battle with Chinese…

Next Wave offers up new narratives and new visions
Next Wave Artistic Director Emily Sexton says the 2014 festival offers up a new way of imagining of the world.

New chair and board for Groundswell NSW
The grassroots initiative aiming to advance and promote cultural diversity in the arts has announced a new Chair and Board.

Is procrastination good for your work?
Is procrastination an essential part of the creative process? Or is this just wishful thinking?

Headliners
Headliners is a great way to get Comedy Festival value for money, with four American stand-ups in one sitting.

The Standover Man
A densely written urban fantasy of love, hate, violence and redemption.

Des Bishop's Made In China
When English is your first language, performing stand-up to a Chinese audience is no easy feat.