Australia

Dance review: Kenneth MacMillan's Manon
A little staged romantic tragedy makes a triumphant return.

Book review: Iris, Fiona Kelly McGregor
An historical fiction that delves into Sydney's less than salubrious side.

Theatre review: The Marriage Agency
A celebration of South Asian culture that’s smart and nuanced enough to balance light comedy and subvert the male gaze.

Glancing in the rear view mirror, while driving forward
What’s behind? What’s ahead? Curator Russell Storer speaks of bridging roles between Singapore and the National Gallery of Australia.

On the move: Latest sector appointments
QSO farewells a veteran, New CEO for Sydney Film Festival, ballet stars promoted and more ...

So you want my arts job: Juggler
With a new ambitious show coming up that pushes the preconceptions of juggling, Byron Hutton unveils what it takes and…

What does ‘less is necessary’ look like?
Arts organisations and Boards need to move from a ‘less is more’ to ‘less is necessary’ mindset. Kate Larsen outlines…

Good public art starts before the ‘art’
What makes good public art and what can we gauge from public response? Plus tips for responding to an EOI.

Has opera lost its mojo?
The National Opera Report warned of a lack of 'vibrancy' in opera. A new research project hopes to find it.

Theatre review: Ghost Stories
The Australian premiere of a London smash hit production thrills and entertains.