Australia
Live arts insurance scheme urgently needed
As Omicron hinders long awaited performing arts rebounds, the need for a Federal live arts insurance scheme intensifies.
Theatre review: Lizzie, Hayes Theatre
A queer retelling of the notorious true-crime case in small town America in 1892.
Shortlist for the 2022 Indie Book Awards
Favourite Australian books as nominated by independent booksellers themselves.
Vale Ann Newmarch
The Australian visual art world is mourning the loss of a politically progressive art activist, at the forefront of the…
Playing a part beyond allyship with Black Brass
By recentring the African experience in an Australian context, this production suggests new models of participation and reciprocity.
Remote Aboriginal art centres in Omicron limbo
Rapid antigen tests shortages and out of touch government advice are putting new pressures on remote Aboriginal Art Centres.
NSW announces events fund to ease COVID disruption
The Perrottet Government’s Event Saver Fund will enable organisers to pay staff and suppliers and recover costs caused by COVID…
Dance review: Clay (digital), The Australian Ballet
As part of the Bodytorque.Digital online series by the Australian Ballet, Clay offers a reminder of the powerful intimacy and…
Theatre review: Whitenoise: 12 ghosts, Theatre Works
A solo show exploring ghosts of past injustices.
Dance review: Mercy, Pro-West Dance Company
Seven deadly sins interpreted as dance sequences.