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Comedian Rik Mayall dies aged 56
Tributes flow for the anarchic star of The Young Ones and Blackadder.
Monocultural media inspires circus critique
The latest production from Westside Circus is inspired by the trend of young people resorting to surgery to look more…
Regional dance companies join forces for Threefold
This new triple bill is the result of a unique collaboration between Tasdance and Dancenorth.
Opera Queensland recruits 384 new singers
The company’s newest members range from active servicemen and a singing sparky, to an 86 year old great-grandmother.
Digitising dance works for posterity
Sydney Dance Company is creating a visual archive of the works of choreographer Graeme Murphy, its former Artistic Director.
Darwin’s diversity takes centre-stage
German theatre company Rimini Protokoll will put a human face to Darwin's unique demographics at this year's Darwin Festival.
Australia’s first Indigenous opera set for Adelaide debut
The score for soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham’s labour of love will be performed by the Adelaide Art Orchestra.
From The Castle to the MTC
The team behind the the media satire Frontline take to the stage with satirical attention to the political spin doctors.
Cabaret explosion’s shockwaves hit Queensland
The continued growth of Australian cabaret has sparked the transformation of the Brisbane Cabaret Festival into a statewide event.
Is the Arts West alliance the way of the future?
A collaborative arts marketing initiative in Melbourne’s western suburbs is already kicking goals after less than 18 months.