Performing Arts
Festivals meet first open borders since COVID
WA’s opening up phase will coincide with its peak festival period. How are they dealing with these new horizons?
Comedy review: Hot Chick/Tired Mum, Steph Broadbridge, Laugh Outta Lockdown
A dark and glittering new show from the ukulele-wielding comedian.
Multi-state program unlocks regional potential
New capacity-building program propels local performing arts centres and unlocks the cultural ambition of regional Australia.
Vale Doug MacLeod
MacLeod, whose career spanned children's books and musical theatre to television comedy, is much missed.
Kids-centred activities are the perfect creative outlet
Both the Sydney Opera House and the Adelaide Festival Centre are set to launch spaces channeling creativity for all.
ICYMI: the week's arts news
The latest arts news, from festival updates, what's coming to our stages, and hitting the galleries this weekend.
Heritage hall to become indie theatre hub
A heritage-listed Canberra hall will become the new home of four independent theatre companies.
Concert review: Seraphim Trio, Musica Viva
Chamber music played with confidence and exuberance.
Circus review: Common Dissonance
First Nations circus provides a dynamic expression of contemporary Australian society.
Exit interview: Jenny Ryssenbeek, ex-Executive Director, VAPAC
After 15 years as Executive Director of the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres, Ryssenbeek has stepped across into a…