Australia
Review: Life is Impossible, Old 505 Theatre (NSW)
Broadway fantasy meets wartime socialist activism to mixed success.
Review: Cloudstreet, Perth Festival (WA)
Despite a strong cast, the emotional resonance of Winton’s epic story is buried in the bluster.
Book review: The Salt Madonna by Catherine Noske
Noske’s debut is a fine example of modern Australian Gothic storytelling.
Review: Hofesh in the Yard, Perth Festival (WA)
Shechter’s no-holds-barred style is brought to life in brilliant fashion by an all-Australian cast.
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Back to Back’s loss is the sector’s gain as Alice Nash joins the Australia Council, plus other arts appointments.
Australian gothic enters haunting new chapter with audio narrative
A new podcast evokes the history of the Australian Gothic through a series of audio stories told by respected Australian…
Why the Hyde Park Barracks sets a new benchmark in museum practice
A new benchmark for storytelling finds a fresh balance between multiple voices, where both analogue and tech-driven viewing experiences aim…
Can outdoor events develop dance literacy in new audiences?
Supercell Festival of Contemporary Dance has moved its performance program outdoors and abolished ticket charges in order to reach audiences…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Artists do their bit for bushfires, Opera Australia to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,iconic street art festival returns to Benalla,…
Review: Kate Tempest, QPAC (QLD)
Tempest is a force of nature, a stage stealer, a charismatic performer of sharply drawn narrative who crosses genre boundaries…