Australia
How did Covid-19 force the Sydney Film Festival 2020 to shut?
For the first time in 70 years, the Sydney Film Festival will not light up the winter. The decision was…
Review: 2020 Biennale of Sydney (NSW)
Was it the First Nations biennale we needed? We take a look at how this exhibition forces viewers to navigate…
Review: Attila, Opera Australia, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Far from static, this grand Verdi opera is full of revenge, massive sets, feuding, and is brought to life with…
The future of storytelling is collaborative
Breaking down the barriers between subjects and producers, and empowering communities to control their own stories, the Beyond the Box…
Review: Saigon, Arts Centre Melbourne/Asia TOPA (VIC)
Saigon captures the way in which the diaspora is obsessed with its grief and dispossessed of its past.
How the art market is suffering from coronavirus
Measures to control the spread of coronavirus through government restrictions on travel and large social events are already having a…
Review: To Kill a Cassowary, JUTE Theatre Company (QLD)
Set in Far North Queensland, this comedy written by Laurie Trott was the perfect play to open the Bulmba-ja Arts…
Minister meets arts leaders to plan coronavirus approach
The Hon Paul Fletcher met with arts leaders today to discuss how to support the industry as COVID-19 closes cultural…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Winner of 2020 Clancy Prize announced, Griffin Theatre shortlists emerging practitioners, Winner of Kier Choreographic Award announced, plus more awards.
Who is Chris Keely, the man leading Create NSW?
After a rocky three years for Create NSW, Executive Director Chris Keely says he is a stayer, and has a…