Australia

The National Theatre's Hamlet
Cumberbatch's Hamlet is a thrill; sod the London critics, they're just carping.

Sleeping Beauty wakes up box offices
New takes on a classic have proved a winning formula for two Australian ballet companies in 2015.

HECS-style payback mooted for arts grants
Successful artists would have to pay back government grants under a suggestion by Liberal Senator Ian McDonald.

Fifield promises NPEA decision within two weeks
Minister Fifield has taken a conciliatory approach to the sector at the National Arts Roundtable held in Sydney today.

Victorian artists receive $1.3 million across 70 projects
The Andrews Government has announced funding for art projects across the state through Creative Victoria’s VicArts Grants program

City of Angels
The hilarious, witty and sexy Broadway classic finally gets a professional staging in Melbourne.

Proximity Festival 2015
Proximity is a unique, one-on-one performance festival, now in its fourth year and stronger than ever.

Beyond the frame: APT8 Opening Weekend and APT8 Live
Experience a dynamic range of talks, performances and presentations throughout APT8.

Playtime gets artful at APT8 Kids
From curious babies to restless teens, there’s something for all ages at APT8 this summer.

APT8 Cinema: Views and voices from across the region
From mobile phone footage to 12-hour epics, APT8 Cinema delves into life in the Asia Pacific today.