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Exit interview: Marcus Westbury, Director, Collingwood Yards
The outgoing Director of Melbourne's newest arts precinct reflects on his time at the organisation, finds himself 'very, very happy'…
‘A fantastic playground’: how short courses open a new world for adults
Short courses are a valuable stepping stone for adults looking to expand their creative horizons or prepare for professional practice.
A place for ‘wondrous things’: new arts precinct Collingwood Yards opens to the public
Melbourne’s newest cultural precinct, Collingwood Yards, has opened to the public after a long gestation.
Show tunes ring out in a theatre lit by ghostlight
Unable to showcase their talents in the usual way because of COVID-19, graduating Music Theatre students from VCA have instead…
What should WA’s arts priorities be post-election?
Arts leaders from a range of companies offer their arts policy suggestions and ideas for whichever party next forms government…
$4M in sustainability funding directed towards four arts organisations
The Sustainability Fund is designed to assist significant Australian Arts organisations deemed as facing a risk to their sustainability over…
How cross-cultural teachings grow future creative leaders
Cairns-based company Miriki Performing Arts isn’t just teaching young First Nations people how to dance – it’s teaching them pride.
Deborah Cheetham AO praises ‘deepening commitment’ to First Nations cultures
The acclaimed composer has accepted the role of First Nations Creative Chair at the MSO, and will bring an Indigenous…
The magic is back: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child returns to the stage
Actors discover muscle memory propelling them across the stage after 49 weeks off, and also discuss the impact of J.K.…
Theatre review: The Boy Who Talked to Dogs, Slingsby/STCSA (Adelaide Festival)
The real-life story of dog-whisperer Martin McKenna, whose life took him from misery in Limerick to a new life in…