Performing Arts

2020 Perth Festival program big on spectacle
The Perth Festival today shared a glimpse of composer Iain Grandage’s first program as Artistic Director, announcing five shows.

Review: Legally Blonde, Erindale Theatre (ACT)
Despite a disappointing script, this musical shines with strong performances and show-stopping dance numbers.

Who will you nominate for 2020 Australia Council Awards?
Nominations are now open for a suite of awards offered by the Australia Council for the Arts, including the 2020…

Finding our place in the bush
As residencies become more popular than ever before, Talking PLACE ponders the future of experimental arts in the bush. What…

Seven shows not to miss at Junction Arts Festival 2019
Launceston’s annual arts festival is the perfect blend of community event and high culture. Here are our recommended highlights.

Q&A with Adelaide Fringe CEO Heather Croall
Heather Croall, CEO of one of Australia's biggest festivals, Adelaide Fringe, shares her insight.

New targets for female participation in screen
From 2019/2020, the goal is to have women make up 50% of directors, writers and producers on projects that receive…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Revisiting Beethoven's masterpieces, new work from Mike Parr; networking for women and finding the value public art.

Artist accused of yellowface withdraws from Fringe Festival
An artist has pulled her show out of the Melbourne Fringe Festival after offending members of the Asian Australian community.

Six jobs cut at Country Arts SA
The restructure at the regional arts organisation claims to create more opportunities in regional centres and increase diversity but is…