Performing Arts

The Beast
Satirist and actor Eddie Perfect tries his hand at playwriting for the MTC with mixed results.

Curtain rises on new Sydney venue
Darlinghurst Theatre Company launches inaugural season at Sydney’s newest theatre venue.

The meditation of darkened theatres
Committing time and focus to a performance may tap the benefits of meditation, mindfulness and rest.

Professional theatre honours its founding father
Melbourne’s theatre community is gathering to honour John Sumner, but the MTC founder was more workhorse than visionary.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival snags Ruby Award
World's largest Cabaret Festival honoured.

How social media has changed the job search
Social media has changed the way recruitment works. Both recruiters and job seekers can gain from social media networks and…

Arts Minister Brandis' first speech
As Minister for the Arts Senator Brandis says he has a responsibility to raise awareness of the worth of Australian…

Telling Tales of Melbourne forgotten
Seniors’ week production Telling Tales challenges the perception of ageing.

Sammy J presents The 50 Year Show
Comedian Sammy J hosts a charity fundraiser at the Melbourne Fringe every five years, a series that will conclude in…

Live Acts on Stage
This new production of Michael Gow's play about gods and mortals was let down by its patchy and inexperienced cast.