National

We're here for the show: 60 years of Adelaide Festival
While attending Adelaide Festival, Jared Thomas saw something that made him question years of racism and set him on the…

Review: Monster Theatres – 2020 Adelaide Biennial, Art Gallery of SA
This is a brave exhibition on many levels. It feels like a slow dance between veiled narratives and the raw…

12 must-see Australian writers at Sydney Writers Festival 2020
With an urgent call to arms and a star-studded lineup writers, here's a dozen local writers to add to your…

Review: Samsara, Arts Centre Melbourne/Asia TOPA (VIC)
Both sumptuous and ascetic, Samsara is a contemporary dance duet that embodies the best elements of India and China’s special…

Dressing with hindsight
Like many teens, author Cate Kennedy felt uncomfortable with body image. She shares a story that changed how she perceived…

COVID-19 cancels major events across Australia
Among the list of cancelled arts events is Dark Mofo and SCCI’s international program, as a conductor in Adelaide and…

Sidney Myer Award winners announced
Winners of the Sidney Myer Award have been announced at the home of Sidney and Merlyn Myer including Barrie Kosky…

2020 Australia Council Awards recipients announced
Eight artists have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to their art forms and to the cultural life of the…

How some museums are combating COVID-19 closures
Tired of closed doors, a group of Hong Kong gallerists have come up with a solution to public access, which…

Conquering common mistakes to produce compelling theatre
It’s sometimes difficult to unravel why a play might not work: it could be a script problem, the acting, or…