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2017 Melbourne Festival Diary
Snapshot reviews of this year's festival, updated regularly, including Taylor Mac's A 24-Decade History of Popular Music and the sublime…
Amplifying independent voices by shaking up the arts market model
New bursaries for indie artists, cultural capacity building, and new public programs help ensure APAM 2018 will be more diverse…
Confronting the ugly face of sexual harassment
The lack of a studio system in Australia means few locals have the unfettered power of Harvey Weinstein, but sexual…
The worst dressed woman whose designs made her a Hollywood star
Exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery, a new exhibition celebrates the life and work of Edith Head, the most significant costume…
For art's sake, don’t sacrifice your sleep!
Co-founder of the Forest Fringe, Andy Field, warns artists not to mistake exhaustion for success.
Learning Curves: Kip Williams
In November, Williams will celebrate one year since he was appointed as Artistic Director of STC. What were his biggest…
How to make a circus city
Brisbane’s circus sector is internationally recognised. What conditions led to such creativity and how can its future be secured?
Back to Back extends its reach from stage to screen
The Geelong-based theatre company’s latest work is a 30-minute film, developed in collaboration with Matchbox Pictures and envisaged as a…
Learning Curves: Clare Watson
Black Swan’s Artistic Director looks back at her first year in Perth, having relocated from Melbourne last October, and discusses…
Postcards from the Australian Theatre Forum
From an overview of national practice to the success of cultivating diverse voices on the stage, ATF 2017 heard a…