Performing Arts
Dark secrets of stealing rare books
Theft of books has occurred for centuries, but cultural institutions don't always want to talk about it. We speak with…
Young dancers put their best feet forward
Members of the youth dance sector will be networking, training and performing at the Australian Youth Dance Festival in Melbourne…
Review: Anna Bolena, Opera Australia (NSW)
From bewigged airheads to mysterious animated black beetles, the fast-moving visuals and dramatic intensity of Anna Bolena brings history into…
Co-Artistic Directors announced for reimagined Melbourne International Arts Festival
Choreographer and director Gideon Obarzanek and artist, curator and festival director Hannah Fox will jointly lead the new-look festival following…
Review: Diplomacy, Ensemble Theatre (NSW)
73 days after Notre Dame was ravaged by fire, Cyril Gely’s Diplomacy - depicting Paris’ near-obliteration by Adolf Hitler -…
What makes a great theatre?
Programming, people, acoustics, atmosphere or state of the art equipment: many elements make up a truly great theatre.
Review: Bluebeard’s Castle, BK Opera (VIC)
This contemporary repackaging of Bartók's 1911 opera is intriguing, playful and original, with moments of brilliance.
Be part of the change for disability in the arts
The arts world has a long way to go to become inclusive of artists and audiences with a disability, and…
Canberra's planned arts precinct divides opinions
A new precinct in the ACT draws arts organisations together into a new Kingston development but not all artists are…
Review: Jewels, The Bolshoi Ballet, QPAC (QLD)
A showcase of grace, splendour and exceptional athleticism from the renowned Russian company as part of the QPAC International Series.