Australia

The dance company Beijing doesn't want you to see
China's controversial Shen Yun dance company has returned to Australia with a new show but the same battle with Chinese…

Thai artist's overdue moment in the Australian sun
For all the talk of the Asian century most Australians have never heard of celebrated Thai artist Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook.

Next Wave offers up new narratives and new visions
Next Wave Artistic Director Emily Sexton says the 2014 festival offers up a new way of imagining of the world.

New chair and board for Groundswell NSW
The grassroots initiative aiming to advance and promote cultural diversity in the arts has announced a new Chair and Board.

Is procrastination good for your work?
Is procrastination an essential part of the creative process? Or is this just wishful thinking?

Headliners
Headliners is a great way to get Comedy Festival value for money, with four American stand-ups in one sitting.

The Standover Man
A densely written urban fantasy of love, hate, violence and redemption.

Des Bishop's Made In China
When English is your first language, performing stand-up to a Chinese audience is no easy feat.

Macbeth
Michael Attenborough's Macbeth emphasises violent war mongering at the expense of the production's psychological power.

Cock
Since its Melbourne premiere in February, changes to MTC's Cock make this Brisbane staging more successful.