Australia

Theatre review: Fast Cars, Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Theatre
A big-hearted drama that revolves around the Bathurst 1000 races.

Predictions for the arts canon in 2050
The future ultimately hinges on what gets preserved now, where tech hardware, copyright and data protection run alongside ethical considerations.

Book review: The Star on the Grave, Linda Margolin Royal
A novel inspired by the 'Japanese Schindler' and the author's personal ties to his wartime actions.

Book review: Television, Kate Middleton
An ode to the ways in which television nurtures our self-understanding.

Professional choral music ensemble wins new audiences in Brisbane
One Equal Music’s 2024 season offers a diverse repertoire of early and contemporary vocal music.

Vale Sue Hewitt (1941-2024)
An era has passed with the death of the former head of Christie’s Australia.

Opportunities and awards
New funding for music, circus, regional arts and more, plus winners at the PDAs and AWGIEs.

Why hide your light under a bushel? Lessons in signage for arts spaces
The power of art often lies in its subtleties, but when it comes to promoting your arts space, the opposite…

Counting and Cracking: RISING to stage Belvoir’s acclaimed theatrical epic
The Melbourne season of S. Shakthidharan’s multigenerational drama is being co-produced with University of Melbourne Arts and Culture.

Talking about winter blockbusters already…
The Art Gallery of NSW has announced its major exhibition program for 2024, including incredible Art Nouveau works from Alphonse…