Performing Arts

Facing the truth: ‘We remain a colonised country’
In her keynote speech at the Fair Play Symposium, First Nations curator Genevieve Grieves analyses what it means when we…

An Aboriginal perspective on political correctness
It’s not funny to us – First Nations writer Angelina Hurley takes an Aboriginal perspective on political correctness and humour.

Applause: Latest awards and arts success stories
Winner of Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship announced, Good Design Awards addresses gender imbalance within industry, Inky Awards announces longlist, and…

Artists celebrated at Australia Council Awards & Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
Artists from across Australia have been honoured at awards ceremonies in Sydney and Adelaide on Monday.

Review: Counting and Cracking, Adelaide Festival
A marvellous production of an epic, exhilarating and deeply moving play.

On the move: latest appointments and resignations
Creative Director announced for Hobart Current, Hothouse Artistic Director steps down, ABC welcomes new chair, Adelaide Festival tenure extended, and…

Review: Recital, Riverside Theatres Parramatta
A striking and most unusual blend of cutting edge contemporary dance and music.

National conference looks into the health of art education
The trends, wins and pressure points in the art education sector, as identified at the National Visual Art Education Conference.

Work for someone or go it alone?
What are the benefits of the different paths? Both ways let you practice your art, and get paid for it,…

Review: The Magic Flute, Adelaide Festival
Barrie Kosky’s fantasy Flute is an Adelaide Festival highlight.