Performing Arts
Music review: Opening Gala, Canberra International Music Festival
This musical melange of Vienna meets Canberra was well represented in this Opening Gala with classical and contemporary works.
How art intervenes in an emergency
An artistic inquiry into disaster preparedness is in its last days and David Pledger thinks it has much to tell…
Theatre Review: Fun Home, Sydney Theatre Company
Based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel, this musical is a visually inventive and emotionally rich night at the theatre.
Dark Mofo announces Aboriginal art fund & cultural advisors after blood furore
The seed fund to develop new works by Tasmanian Aboriginal artists for future festivals will be managed by a First…
On the Move: New appointments at Bangarra, Mona Foma and MTC's first female AD
New board members for ACT Writers, Night Mayor appointed in Melbourne, TSO announces principal cellist and more.
An overnight comedy success after nine years work
Comedian Chris Ryan was as surprised as anyone to find herself nominated for best newcomer at this year’s Melbourne International…
What should Tasmania’s arts priorities be post-election?
Arts leaders from across the state offer up their key arts policy suggestions for whichever political party next forms government…
Theatre review: Berlin, MTC
Joanna Murray-Smith’s latest play is a high-brow blockbuster that asks provocative questions about what it means to love a culture…
Dance Review: Counterpointe, The Australian Ballet
A bold, brave and accessible collection of three distinct and landmark pieces.
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Belvoir's 2021 season part 2, monorail public art, Sydney Contemporary looking positive, UNSW Galleries launches Autumn series, Darren Sylvester heads…