Australia

Australia gets new Home of the Arts
A new name, outdoor program, and arts precinct transforms cultural life on the Gold Coast.

Paused for success: why growth isn’t always good
The measure for success is growth – but why? And what happens when arts organisations reject the 'bigger is always…

Applause: recent winners
Australian Writers' Guild and Screen Australia honour emerging screenwriters; Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize artists pairings revealed, and many more.

Indies and S2Ms scoop QLDs Matilda Awards
Established in 1987, south-east Queensland’s professional theatre awards have previously been dominated by the major companies – until now.

Hir
"Hir" presents a continuation of Taylor Mac’s ferocious articulation of the post-patriarchal spirit.

Franco Fagioli Handel Arias – Il pomo d’Oro directed by Zefira Valova
Astonishing.

Dramatic Mozart: A Mozart Celebration
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra springs into 2018 with a superb celebration of the genius that was Mozart.

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Leadership changes for Musica Viva, Noosa Regional Gallery and Dancenorth, and a new appointment at Melbourne Fringe.

Falsettos
William Finn's hilarious and heartfelt musical receives a disappointing production by StageArt.

RIOT
Like Guinness, this Irish cabaret/variety show's flavour lingers long after the house lights have come up.