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12 shows to see at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Almost 800 shows are presented at MICF this year. To make selecting what to see easier, here are 12 festival…
West Gate review: a flawed but powerful play about the loss of 35 lives
The collapse of Melbourne's West Gate Bridge is dramatised in this new MTC production by playwright Dennis McIntosh and director…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
In this week's Australian arts sector news, the Black Swan State Theatre Company begins the search for a new Artistic…
RISING 2026 is dominated by dance and contemporary music
The inaugural Australian Dance Biennale and an expansive music program make up a considerable part of the 2026 RISING program.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week's Australian arts sector appointments include Opera Australia's new Director of Opera.
History of Violence review: exploring memory, trauma and the nature of truth at Adelaide Festival
History of Violence was stunning proof that the nature of any story, no matter how personal, changes in the telling.
Asia Pacific Arts Awards: honouring diaspora artists and enduring connections
The Asia Pacific Arts Awards, presented by Creative Australia, celebrate creative collaborations that connect communities across borders.
The Cherry Orchard review: a Korean take on Chekhov at Adelaide Festival
Australian expat Simon Stone returned to Adelaide with an adaptation of Chekhov’s final play, The Cherry Orchard, set in contemporary…
Dear Colin Brooks: defunded Victorian arts organisations address Creative Industries Minister
Four of the eight organisations abruptly defunded by Creative Victoria share their message for Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week's Australian arts sector appointments include Rachel Perkins, who joins Screen Australia as Director of First Nations Strategy, and…