Performing Arts

Flirting with burnout at the Fringe
It's peak Fringe season, and for some indie artists that means working on two shows at once.

SA Arts Plan light on substance
The South Australian government today released its long-awaited arts policy, the first for the state since 2000.

Review: Sylvia, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
The Australian Ballet’s Sylvia is imbued with a sense of fun from the narrative down to the buzz of the…

Review: Chicago, Capitol Theatre (NSW/VIC/QLD)
A sexy and thought-provoking production that shows the dark side of the American dream.

How we're losing the history of Australian dance
Adelaide dance lecturer Dr Jeff Meiners remembers Ausdance National's many initiatives for Indigenous dance.

Review: Natalia Osipova’s Pure Dance, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Four dancers present some challenging modern pieces by a smorgasbord of choreographers.

Review: Titus Andronicus, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Bell Shakespeare ‘queers and redreams’ Titus in this gripping and hellish production.

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.