Australia

Review: Lady Rizo – Red, White and Indigo
She’s on an ‘apology tour’, declares Lady Rizo at the opening of Red, White and Indigo.

Review: Sophie Willan – Branded
Unashamed defiance, rebellion and rudeness is the streak running through this young English comedian’s stand-up show.

Review: Stephen K Amos – Bread and Circuses
Amos has the sort of commanding presence and confidence that could only have come from years of working the circuit.

Review: Comedy Zone Asia
A worthy reminder that making people laugh is indeed a global phenomenon, not just restricted to privileged first world white…

Writing from life: creating a stage play about a community
Playwright Alana Valentine discusses process, premise and procrastination in this extract from her new book, Bowerbird.

Tate Director delivers hard line on the future of museums
Maria Balshaw is no stranger to strong talk; in a conversation with ArtsHub she tackles the topics of gender equity,…

Greens to artists: your rights are our priority
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young responds to the Government’s updates to Australia’s online regulations, and what they means for creative content…

Newcastle Art Gallery reinstates its Director
New organisational design for Council has recognised the importance of the Gallery Director’s role after a five year hiatus.

No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…

From arts publicist to stage manager: 22 careers explained
If you've ever wondered what a dramaturg does, how to begin work as a conservator, or what a literary editor's…