Performing Arts

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Yirra Yaakin appoints Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, new Executive Producer joins NORPA, and more.

How to establish an indie theatre company that endures
It’s inevitable that you’ll make some mistakes along the way, but if you’re considering creating a new indie theatre company,…

Buzz builds as The Hive Collective ready their premiere season
Queensland’s new independent theatre company is staging three plays by Australian female playwrights at Metro Arts’ New Benner Theatre.

The 4 Rs: Exploring trauma-responsivity and self-care
The theatre sector needs a trauma-responsive rehearsal process, argues community-engaged artist Claire K. Redfield.

Music Review: ACO: Tabula Rasa – Arvo Pärt and Shostakovich
A rich essay providing elegance, occasional moments of ebullience, and sublime, patient restraint.

Performance Review: Break the Cinnamon Branch
In this new digital series of performances, Sri Lankan born Jagath Dheerasekara presents recipes for dishes while challenging racist narratives.

Love and intimacy in COVID times
Three theatre directors, an author and a visual artist speak of love and intimacy in our current pandemic, and how…

$60.5m QLD gallery to get new signature artworks
Artists Ramesh Nithiyendran and Judy Watson have each been commissioned to make an outdoor artwork ahead of HOTA's new $60.5…

Theatre Review: Naked and Screaming, La Boite Theatre
A title as suggestive as Naked and Screaming sets you in for a hot and steamy play. Instead, playwright Mark…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
New funding program supports regional galleries, festivals announce programs and special guests, the return of American Psycho, and more.