Performing Arts

Rights issue forces late season change at Malthouse and Belvoir
An unforeseen issue with the rights to The Philadelphia Story means the planned co-production will not be staged in 2014.

More than Ten Days on the Island
The biennial Tasmanian festival launched its new brand this week, marking a major shift in programming and community engagement.

Accountants warn on crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is booming but a major accounting firm has warned investors to be cautious as the US loosens regulations.

No blues for award-winning classical saxophanist
An instrument more usually associated with jazz has won the 2014 Fine Music 102.5 Kruger Scholarship.

Events Tasmania has a new director
With tourism booming in Tasmania, thanks to 'the MONA effect', Events Tasmania has a new director.

Measuring the value of the arts
Ticket numbers don't tell the whole story but how do you calculate the value of empathy, transformation or community-building?

Turning it up to 11: live music action plan launched
A plan to support live music in Sydney was launched this week, but can it overcome decades of neglect?

Author honoured for lifetime achievement
The Australia Council has named its 2013 Lifetime Achievement in Literature recipient, joining the ranks of Bruce Dawe, Christop

Merrigong launches 2014 season
Wollongong’s Merrigong Theatre promises a busy 2014 with a local production and shows from Sydney, Darwin, Canada and NZ.

Anaconda
The aftermath of a shocking example of bullying at a Sydney school has inspired Sarah Doyle's new play.