Performing Arts

Maa (The Mother)
Maa (The Mother) is a courageous attempt to deal with female subjugation and poverty in Indian society.

ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards 2013
As a tribute to John Hopkins the final round of the 2013 Young Performers Awards could not have been more…

Cinematic Orchestra
The Cinematic Orchestra, with their mismatched ensemble of merry musicians, wooed a Melbourne Festival crowd to standing ovation.

Attenborough, more actors, and 75% Australian plays: QTC's 2014 season
Wesley Enoch’s third season features an internationally acclaimed director, four female playwrights, and more work for actors.

In Spite of Myself
Nicola Gunn’s meta-theatrical delight at the Melbourne Festival simultaneously satirises and celebrates performance art.

The art of mental health
Some believe that suicide has reached cultural epidemic proportions. Art can help the healing process.

Development grants now open for NSW artists with disabilities
$5000-$10000 professional development grants for NSW artists with disability now open.

Sydney Fringe Festival appoints new Director
Kerri Glasscock to helm the Festival from 2014-16.

Adelaide Festival Centre CEO makes international move
Douglas Gautier, has been appointed chair of the Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC).

This week’s appointments
There have been some significant changes in the sector this week and some long serving people are making their move.