Performing Arts
The politics of President Trump's gilt-edged taste in art
Trump’s opponents see his lavish taste as evidence of despotic tendencies but perhaps like Louis XIV he will use luxury…
On the move: latest appointments and resignations
One CEO steps down in the disability sector; another steps up in Indigenous arts. Plus changes to The Australian Ballet…
Actors may soon be replaceable by CGI
CGI is close to being indistinguishable from the real thing. Could actors find themselves auditioning against a dead or imaginary…
I Am My Own Wife
A fine and understated performance anchors this compelling exploration of truth, fiction, survival and self-belief.
Theatre, trauma and the age of Trump
Perhaps you’re not ready to have the intersectionality conversation with your Trump-supporting uncle. But you could share a theatre that…
Tipping Point from Ockham’s Razor
A circus of considered beauty, stillness and zen-like meditation.
2016's best-selling music shows are stuck in a time warp
In 2016, the most commercially successful music in the world wasn’t Beyoncé, Britney or Bieber. It was arguably more problematic.
Why games are the new theatre
Gaming offers the performing arts a playful intervention, and the opportunity for participation instead of spectatorship.
We need a national day for the arts
Australia has public holidays for agricultural shows, football finals and a horse race. Why don't the arts have a public…
Circus at the Sydney Festival 2017 – Festival Roundup
Extraordinary programming showcases the richness and diversity of contemporary circus.