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Exit interview: Peter Kift, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company
The company’s long-serving General Manager, who stepped down from his role in mid-December, reflects on the triumphs, challenges and future…
Opera Australia and Pinchgut Opera announce inaugural collaboration
A story of religious devotion ending in martyrdom, Handel’s ‘Theodora’ will be staged in concert at Sydney Opera House.
Why Adelaide Festival is committed to amplifying First Nations voices
Adelaide Festival Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie speaks to the centrality of First Nations stories in the cultural landscape.
On the move: latest sector appointments
Tracks Dance farewells co-AD, MIFF appoints inaugural CEO, and more.
This week’s arts news and trending topics
Our regular Friday round-up of the week’s most read arts news, reviews and features, so you can catch up on…
New initiative opens the door for indie theatre-makers
Queensland Theatre’s Door 3 program will hand over the keys to the Diane Cilento Studio to three successful applicants, be…
On the move: latest sector appointments
A new Artistic Director, a new Chair, and more arts sector movements.
Dancing with wolves in the national capital
The work of one of the world’s greatest contemporary choreographers has never been seen in Canberra – until now.
On the move: Latest arts sector appointments
The year’s first arts appointments, from trustees to adjunct curators.
What’s in store in 2024 for the performing arts (part five)
From indie theatre to choral masterpieces, 2024 has much to offer in the performing arts.