David Burton
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New research in performing arts sustainability
A newly funded research project from Griffith University will partner with companies to develop performing arts sustainability policies.
Exciting opportunities for playwrights
Hardly any theatre companies will accept unsolicited scripts. Most playwrights make their way through prizes and programs. We've gathered this…
Booktopia is poised to collapse – what next?
Booktopia, Australia's largest online book retailer, went into voluntary administration last week. The industry is reeling.
Brisbane theatre alive with new opportunities
New and privately funded Brisbane theatre companies have experienced quick growth as performers search for local opportunities.
What killed Darlinghurst Theatre Company?
Darlinghurst Theatre Company entered voluntary administration last week. The complex narrative around its decline is a warning for other organisations.
7 signs of severe creative burnout
Almost everyone experiences creative droughts, but how can you tell when you're genuinely putting your health at risk?
Darlinghurst Theatre Company placed into voluntary administration
The company made the surprise announcement online.
A new era for regional Queensland arts
A diverse group of bodies, old and new, are committed to providing opportunities for regional artists over the long-term.
Are Queensland performers still losing out?
It's been a year since unions and communities began pressuring Queensland companies to hire more locals. Has anything changed?
UQ's decision to cut Museum Studies spells disaster
The University of Queensland is proposing cuts to its Museum Studies programs, with potential effects felt across the country.