Australia
Theatre review: Escaped Alone and What If If Only, Southbank Theatre
The MTC’s Caryl Churchill double bill is technically and dramatically sound, but doesn’t fully exploit the radical force of this…
Regional arts get a boost with a record prize pool
Flying Arts Alliance announces a massive increase in support and sponsorship for its annual signature event, the Queensland Regional Arts…
Getting the balance right in a festival of Asian Australian cultures
OzAsia Festival returns in 2023 to centre Australian Asian diasporic experiences and connect with forefront contemporary projects abroad.
The 2023 Art Music Awards: a celebration of community
It was a night of diversity and recognition at this year’s Art Music Awards, held at Carriageworks in Sydney/Gadigal.
Why are we giving shows like Miss Saigon a rerun in 2023?
As the 1989 musical 'Miss Saigon' returns to stages, one can't overlook the overt racism underscoring the "classic" yet outdated…
Queer and present danger: Part 2
Delve into the new millennium with Crystal Love from the Tiwi Islands and First Nations drag queen Mama MadB.
‘Mum has been my rock’ says Rubaba Haider, winner of the $10,000 Australian Muslim Artists prize
The prize hosted by the Islamic Museum of Australia spotlights the diversity and significance of contemporary Muslim artists.
Book review: Immaculate, Anna McGahan
This award-winning novel is a keen exploration of grief, faith and queer longing.
Exhibition Review: Sutr Santati, Melbourne Museum
An Indian exhibition that is surprisingly contemporary in its window to new narratives in the medium of textile art.
Opportunities and awards
Development lab for music journalism, plus People’s Choice winners and funding committed to Byron Writers Festival, and more!