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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…
Opera Australia appoints Jo Davies as Artistic Director
The award-winning Welsh director will relocate to Australia in late 2023; Lindy Hume will curate an 2024 summer season in…
On the move: latest sector appointments
Windmill announces new AD, MTC appoints Deputy CEO, Carclew CEO resigns, and more.
Darwin Festival rejects $200,000 sponsorship offer
The Festival Board has rejected a sponsorship offer from an arts and environmental coalition on the basis it may adversely…
Exit interview: Sue Giles, Artistic Director, Polyglot
After 22 years at Polyglot, Sue Giles AM moves on to focus on international advocacy for theatre for young audiences.
Exit interview: Adelaide Wood, Tracks Dance Company
Adelaide Wood has moved on to new challenges after five years in Darwin with Tracks Dance. Here, she reflects on…
On the move: Latest sector appointments
Footscray Community Arts farewells ED, Performance Space appoints guest Co-ADs, and more.
A summer festival sampler to whet your arts appetite
Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts selects 10 intriguing summer festival productions to include in your 2023 arts calendar.
51% of indie artists considering a career change, says new report
Theatre Network Australia’s latest survey of independent artists reveals that mid-career artists are more likely than emerging or established artists…