Australia

Thirsty Merc
Originally from Dubbo, the three-piece band are touring nationally during October and November.

Exploring the ineffable
Australian artists are increasingly using their practice to examine religious and spiritual themes.

Shall we dance? Why Opera Australia staged The King and I
Why is a government subsidised company staging a work that falls squarely within the ambit of commercial theatre?

Non-specialist trend in heritage conservation architecture
The National Architecture Awards heritage shortlist includes a Darlinghurst playhouse, a Fremantle café and Brisbane City Hall.

Is This Thing On?
A new Belvoir play by Zoe Coombs Marr portrays the career of the female comedian, but fails to hit comedy…

Arthur Boyd: Agony and Ecstasy
As an observer of the human condition, Arthur Boyd’s gaze is utterly unflinching.

Meditating for creativity
Many creative people are tapping into the power of meditation, both in the workplace and in artistic practice.

Does form still follow function?
WA shines a light on a century-old industry debate, exploring art and functionality in architecture, and its role in shaping…

Stone Mattress: Nine Tales
Bleak futures, toxic relationships and razor sharp observation; this is Margaret Atwood at her finest.

Agatha Christie lives
With the publication of The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah, the Agatha Christie estate has enabled a well-chosen resurrection.