Australia

In the hands of the professionals: Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Australia’s oldest puppetry company Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is building on its successes and giving back to the performing arts…

Ten must-see shows at Dance Massive
The biennial festival of contemporary dance kicks off in Melbourne this week; here are our program highlights.

Ears Wide Open Concert One: Beethoven – incidental music to Egmont
An insightful and passionate glimpse into a gifted composers work and the intricacies of a live orchestra.

Australia Council to host 'Oscars for the Arts'
Ten Australians named as recipients of Australia Council's most prestigious Awards will be saluted in a new 'night of nights'.

Orbo Novo
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet's Orbo Novo is emotive, innovative, and an excellent addition to the Festival calendar

In an Italian Garden
Les Arts Florissants, William Christie and six young singers demonstrate their justified fame in baroque and early music circles.

How to use the media to advance your career
Media coverage is gold for the arts. Here's some practical advice on how to approach the media and maintain relationships…

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
A theatre company appoints a new Artistic Director, a top dancer hangs up her pointe shoes and TMAG announces new…

Gladwell invites us to come fly with him…and Nancy-Bird
An aviatrix, a tonne of water and an owl are an unlikely pairing but with sublime results in Shaun Gladwell’s…

Not just for the little ones
Theatre designed for very young children can be a bridge to re-engaging audiences distracted by the demands of child-rearing.