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Vale Renée Geyer
A soul, jazz, blues and R&B legend, the husky-voiced Renée Geyer has died aged 69.
New regional festival celebrates queer writers
With events across Victoria in centres such as Shepparton, Traralgon, Warrnambool and Geelong, Q-Lit aims to connect the queer community…
On the move: Latest sector appointments
A new CEO for Guildhouse, Bondi Pavilion welcomes Artistic Director, and more.
So you want my arts job: Chorus Master
Paul Fitzsimon has been Opera Australia’s Chorus Master since 2019. Here, he shares the secrets of his trade.
Theatre, dance and circus highlights 2023: part one
Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts casts a critical eye over some of the most promising productions in the year ahead…
Experience the unmissable Adelaide Fringe
Tickets are now on sale for more than 1200 shows from around Australia and the world at this year’s Adelaide…
On the move: Latest sector appointments
A new president for the Theatre Council of Tasmania, Writing WA CEO resigns, and more.
Exit interview: Virginia Lovett, Executive Director, MTC
After 10 years at Melbourne Theatre Company, co-CEO Virginia Lovett looks back on her tenure and considers the future.
The headlines that made 2022
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. So here’s a summary of the year that was for you…
Circus Oz announces new General Manager
‘It fills me with joy and excitement to become part of the Circus Oz family,’ says producer and director Alonso…