Australia

Theatre review: Choir Boy, National Theatre of Parramatta
Featuring transcendent a cappella singing, the production is nevertheless grounded by its sensitive reflection on the intersection of race and…

Theatre review: Not All Dictators, La Mama
A raucous production with an ambitious political message that doesn’t quite hit the mark.

Catherine Opie: global lens, Australian click-through
In an Australian first, a survey exhibition of LA-based queer photographer, Catherine Opie, heads to Heide.

Music review: Everywhen, Perth Festival
A mesmerising aural experience created by dozens of objects in perpetual motion.

Australian collection hits 4 million items
Hitting a significant milestone in acquisitions, the National Film and Sound Archive is a living resource for Australian culture.

Performance review: Equations of a Falling Body, Perth Festival
Choreographic work that takes risks in its exploration of the liminal states between comedy and anxiety.

Circus review: The Wet, Cairns Performing Arts Centre
A First Nations led ensemble turns to the force and beauty of nature for its inspiration.

Is it time to look more closely at cultural leadership?
New research from the UK has scratched the surface of ingrained cultural issues, linked to a failure of leadership.

Exhibition review: Yoshitomo Nara, Art Gallery of WA
Yoshitomo Nara’s sculptural, illustrative and photographic artworks express equality, freedom and peace.

Dealing with disrespect
Have you experienced disrespect in the workplace as an arts professional? We speak with those who have, and take on…