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Appearing trick: Magic claims its place as an art form
Skilled performers are breaking down stereotypes that conjure stage magic as confined to white rabbits and floating women.
The dust before the storm
A massive dust storm is both catalyst and character in Suzie Miller’s new play for Black Swan State Theatre Company.
Cultural program launched for AIDS conference
A diverse program of exhibitions and performances will coincide with Melbourne hosting the 20th International AIDS Conference.
Council endorses Melbourne arts blueprint
The Arts Strategy 2014-17 aims to support Council’s vision for a bold, inspirational, sustainable and creative city.
Competitions compete in fairness stakes
Only five of the 14 arts competitions win five stars out of five for fairness to artists in an Arts…
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.