Australia
Malthouse Theatre eschews naturalism in its 2025 season
Addressing the cost of living and leaning into the theatrical, the Malthouse’s new season promises the epic and the intimate…
West Australian Ballet’s 2025 season features world premieres and classic works
A world premiere, full-length work by Australian choreographer Alice Topp is one of the highlights of the West Australian Ballet’s…
Opportunities and awards
Grants for experimental practice, plus winners of the Shane and Catherine Brennan Prize, finalists of the churchie emerging art prize,…
Artists respond to bullying accusations against international director
A statement from an esteemed choreographer in response to bullying accusations has sparked conversations about changing directorial practices in the…
Circus training centre to open up for sector
One Fell Swoop and Na Djinang among those circus companies looking forward to the appointment of a new site operator.
Sondheim’s Follies and Boojum! revival feature in Victorian Opera 2025 season
Artistic Director Stuart Maunder discusses his 2025 season, which includes chamber opera, a lavish musical and a new opera for…
Book review: Dusk, Robbie Arnott
Robbie Arnott's fourth book tracks predator and prey in the Tasmanian highlands.
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra sounds warning over stadium’s planned location
Building a football stadium just 40 metres from the TSO’s purpose-built performing and recording headquarters, is giving the Orchestra a…
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Black Swan’s 2025 season designed to challenge and nourish audiences
Seven productions are featured in Black Swan State Theatre Company’s 2025 season, including new Australian works and a modern American…