Australia

Why lying down is an artistic superpower
Going from our habituated upright selves to more horizontal positions can do wonders for creative thinking.

Theatre review: An Indigenous Trilogy, La Mama
Three plays that explore issues of contemporary Indigenous life.

Dance review: Monsters
An uncomfortable, thrilling glimpse into the darkness with which we are all learning to live.

To amplify diverse voices
A specialised bookstore advocates for books written by authors of colour to take up more space on our shelves.

Circus review: Made to Measure
The latest batch of circus stars show off their best work.

Theatre review: Coldhands, RUMPUS
A play about the nature of destruction and sacrifice set in an immersive post-apocalyptic world.

Theatre review: Xmas Crackers
Silly and funny in equal measures, a cracking good show.

LeaderShift program champions safe spaces for diverse leadership
Applications are open for Theatre Network Australia’s LeaderShift program, aimed at helping diverse leaders address systematic inequities.

Fringe benefits: does playing Edinburgh really help your career?
Four Australian artists reflect on their trip to the world’s biggest arts festival and consider whether the benefits of attending…

On the move: Latest sector appointments
New Executive Officer joins Flying Arts Alliance, new Board members for Screen Australia and the MSO, and more.