Performing Arts

ICYMI: The week's art news in brief
OzAsia Festival receives SA Tourism award, Sydney Modern Project kicks off with groundbreaking ceremony, major Louise Weaver exhibition unveiled, plus…

The Blue Room celebrates 30 years by looking to the future
Perth’s home of independent theatre has nurtured the careers of countless artists over the last three decades. Now its management…

Four year funding applications submitted: what next?
After a gruelling application process, the 162 organisations invited to apply for four-year funding from the Australia Council for the…

Learning from our art mistakes (from the archives)
We learn by failing, but rarely talk about it. Here, artists and arts workers from diverse sectors reflect on what…

Tomorrow Makers, Dancenorth (Townsville QLD)
The Townsville company’s last production of the year gave insights into the dancer’s creative processes.

Two Weddings, One Bride; Opera Australia (VIC)
A pantomime that feels past its peak, though it hits all the right notes for fans of the genre.

Gui Shu (Belong), PICA (WA)
This multi-layered show offers a series of interesting experimentations but leaves the audience with questions unanswered.

Oleanna, Tasmanian Theatre Company (TAS)
The 26-year-old play continues to provoke controversy.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
OzAsia Festival honoured at SA Tourism Awards, Joel Adler wins big at Sculpture by the Sea, Sydney actor and artist…

How to take a career break
From building rest into your week, to taking an extended sabbatical to learn a language, travel the globe, raise a…