Performing Arts
ICYMI: The week's arts news
This week's arts news is a roll call of cancellations, with some good news announcements and opportunities.
Theatre review: York, Black Swan State Theatre Company, WA
An innovative, dualistic technique that sees the past bleed into the present in this story about massacre on Country.
Victorian artists hit with snap lockdown – again
ArtsHub provides the latest updates following Melbourne's seven-day snap lockdown announcement, commencing 8pm today (5 August).
Theatre review: My Brilliant Career, La Mama Theatre, Melbourne
A new production underscores the enduring relevancy of this classic novel.
Theatre review: King Lear, Fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne
A nuanced, many-coloured production bears contemporary resonance.
How one venue’s closure can damage the arts ecology of a city
The impending closure of the Bakehouse Theatre in May 2022 is potentially devastating for Adelaide’s independent arts sector.
Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Call outs for Australia’s largest sci-fi writing prize, regional NSW scholarship, and young curators program. Winners announced for Melbourne Art…
Digital performing arts – not just for COVID, but the future
Live arts from home seems like a sugar hit for the times, but evidence shows we’re signing up for longer…
Theatre Review: Here, There and Everywhere, Bearfoot Theatre, Newcastle (NSW)
An innovative company continuing to break the fourth wall in theatre with their latest show.
Neilson Foundation’s $3M gift will support Bell Shakespeare’s flexible new studio
The donation is the largest single gift Bell Shakespeare has received in its 31 year history.