Performing Arts

On the move: new Melbourne art fair director and who is leaving Crikey
Melbourne Art Fair appoints Artistic Director, first female Chair for WA Ballet, and more appointments

Leading for change – who’s leading disability arts?
From being disability-led from the top down to making everyone share responsibility to be leaders for change, those doing it…

Fun palace or community hub: What is an arts centre?
The multi-purpose nature of art centres means they can redefine the role of art in society.

Review: Caroline, or Change, Hayes Theatre (NSW)
Veteran playwright Tony Kushner’s musical theatre debut is a little perplexing.

Powerhouse Museum collaborates with creative industries
Powerhouse Museum launches inaugural residency program to inspire more collaborations with the creative industries.

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Victoria lands Netflix’s Clickbait, Indigenous Jewellery Project holds survey exhibition, AGWA celebrates 40 years of brutalism, 2020 programs announced and…

Review: ARCO – New Constellations, City Recital Hall (NSW/national)
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra’s lush concert offers glorious music on 19th century instruments.

Review: Hair, His Majesty’s Theatre (WA/national)
This revival of the classic 1960s musical absolutely lets the sunshine in.

Review: Sunday in the Park with George, Southbank Theatre (VIC)
A gorgeous production from Watch This with a cracking cast, beautiful costumes and a sublime performance of the score.

Finding new audiences starts with centring the margins
Revolutionary change was the theme of Bryan Joseph Lee’s keynote at Performing Arts Connections Australia’s conference this week.