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Aesthetics, happiness and social cohesion: celebrating art’s most important values
Everybody NOW!’s 2023 production ‘Roller Coaster’ had measurable benefits in terms of social wellbeing, empowerment and connection, a new report…
How to evolve an art form
Former Irish dance champion Brent Pace, an Italian-Australian boy from East Keilor, is trying to push the art form in…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
A Festival AD/CEO steps down, new Board appointments, Associate Artistic Directors announced and more arts news.
Hugo Weaving to star in new Irish-Australian co-production at STC
Weaving and Irish actor Olwen Fouéré star in the Australian premiere of Thomas Bernhard's 'The President'.
More companies celebrate significant anniversaries in 2024
Brisbane's Circa and Sydney's Legs on the Wall are among the companies celebrating significant anniversaries this year.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
New appointments at Writers SA, HotHouse Theatre, NIDA and more.
Flying Fruit Fly Circus announces NexGen partnership with Cirque du Soleil
Australia's national youth circus and the Canadian entertainment juggernaut are partnering to uncover and develop new circus talents.
Counting and Cracking: RISING to stage Belvoir’s acclaimed theatrical epic
The Melbourne season of S. Shakthidharan’s multigenerational drama is being co-produced with University of Melbourne Arts and Culture.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Geelong Arts Centre farewells CEO, new Director at the National Museum of Australia, and more.
Back to Back receives 2024 Golden Lion Award for theatre
Venice Biennale has presented its Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre to the internationally acclaimed Australian company.