Performing Arts

Theatre Review: Grand Gesture, La Mama Theatre
Grand Gesture robustly satirises the romantic narrative.

Reinventing the arts sector's trajectory as WA election looms
Western Australia's impending election is an opportunity to re-examine the status quo and re-invent the future trajectory of the state's…

What the pandemic has taught us about disability and what we still have to learn
If non-disabled artists listen to those with chronic illness and disabilities, we may yet re-build as a kinder, more robust…

Chinese-speaking students a largely untapped arts audience, says new report
Drawing on a comprehensive survey of 600+ Chinese-speaking students, a new report provides insights and case studies to help arts…

Opportunities and Awards Wrap
NAVA announces EOI for writers, first NIDA Youtube Scholarship recipient awarded, ABIA announces long list, plus more awards and opportunities.

The ethical obligations of Facebook to Australian journalism
When Facebook pulled the plug on 'news' in Australia last week, Koraly Dimitriadis saw it as the end of a…

Facebook ban to lift but can we trust them again?
The Facebook news ban is being lifted but what did the shutdown mean for small arts organisations and publishers who…

Why procrastinating isn't a bad thing
Are you super good at procrastinating? Writer Verity Johnson says science is on your side when explaining the benefit of…

Dance Review: Archives of Humanity, Perth Festival
This moving ensemble work by WA’s flagship contemporary dance company, Co3 Contemporary Dance, reflects the heartbeats of humanity in uncertain…

Are local artists enough to save our festivals without international headliners?
Can 'hyperlocal' arts programming save Australia’s previously thriving festival scene? Or are audiences still looking for the big names from…