Performing Arts

Provocations at the National Youth Arts Summit
Young delegates faced the pressing issues of our time at this year's National Youth Arts Summit.

The backstage magic of performance
With an Illusion specialist at NIDA, students can expect the unexpected.

Am I a good ally to disabled artists?
Based on her research into what makes a good ally, Associate Professor Bree Hadley looks at how we can improve…

Hard Sell, NICA (VIC)
An innovative circus spectacular that demonstrates the elasticity of the genre.

Call for arts teaching review
Teachers and educators are concerned that the arts curriculum is not being effectively taught in Australian schools.

Society, Melbourne Fringe (VIC)
After Dark Theatre’s circus cabaret could do with another dash of hot sauce.

Pisca, Melbourne Fringe (VIC)
Pisca is a fresh take on the ugly duckling story but it doesn’t quite hit the mark, despite honey-like vocals…

Netsuke and Inro, Alex Theatre/Melbourne Fringe (VIC)
Scott Aschauer’s opera layers Italian and Japanese elements in a somewhat mystifying mix.

Othello, TheatreiNQ (QLD)
An interesting interpretation of Shakespeare with extraordinary production values.

Australian Ballet announces McAllister's farewell season
The Australian Ballet this week announced its 2020 season, marking David McAllister’s final year with the company.