Performing Arts

Cheers as playwright castigates Arts Minister
Patricia Cornelius faced down Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield at a national playwrights dinner on Tuesday.

Creative Industries boom in UK (but that was before Brexit)
Creative industries have bucked the trend in Britain’s depressed economy and the Government claims the success will survive Brexit. Artists…

David Williamson on what's wrong with Australian theatre
Rip down thousand-seat mausoleums and replace them with multiplexes, says Australia's most successful playwright.

Further $3M for new arts precinct
Coupled with $4.5 million in philanthropic donations and an earlier $4M in state support, the new funding will make the…

Cosi fan tutti
More plots and affairs than a Kardashian household, Mozart's Cosi fan tutti offers an insight into the intrigues of relationships.

Matilda sweeps Helpmann Awards
The Tim Minchin-penned musical made a clean sweep of last night’s ceremony, picking up awards in each of the 13…

Making the most of the video boom
We are all told that video content is the way to go, but what path do you take – the…

Cultivating resilience in the face of chaos
Connectedness, self-care, a playful outlook and finding meaning in difficult experiences can help you bounce back from setbacks.

Montreal Complètement Cirque 2016 - Festival Roundup
For lovers of contemporary circus Montreal in July is the place to be!

Is a practical writing degree an oxymoron?
Universities are pitching writing degrees as pragmatic career courses for a new generation of writers.