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An acting school committed to developing the whole actor
Graduates from Actors Centre Australia’s Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage and Screen) travel far in the industry, and quickly. Their…
Go behind the scenes on World Ballet Day
Now in its sixth year, World Ballet Day is a global celebration of dance and a unique look at a…
Breaking down silos builds good cultural leadership
‘Some of my most meaningful mentors have been from entirely unrelated industries,’ says Tina Walsberger, Edinburgh International Festival’s Marketing and…
Eight new dance commissions compete for $50,000 Keir Award
The biennial Keir Choreographic Award is dedicated to the commissioning of new choreographic work and promoting innovative, experimental and cross-artform…
Keeping fresh and focussed in a long term role (from our archives)
It's the perennial question: how do you stay motivated in a job that you love after years? This classic article…
Exit interview: Melbourne International Arts Festival’s Jonathan Holloway
As his fourth and final MIAF enters its last week, Holloway reflects on his time in Melbourne and what working…
Cultural Ministers agree to new performing arts framework
Brisbane’s Circa have been invited to become a Major Performing Arts company as the MPA Framework itself is set to…
Clare Watson’s contract extended at Black Swan
The Board of WA’s State Theatre Company has renewed the Artistic Director’s contract for another three years and publicly committed…
Sauce, Dublin Fringe Festival (Ireland)
Two women in a bind discover that friendship adds piquancy to their lives in this fast-paced, comedic two-hander.
Shadows/Champions of Dance, Dublin Fringe Festival (Ireland)
Dublin Fringe continues with Derek Byrne’s debut play based on a real-life encounter at a cruising spot, and a madcap,…