National

Fresh takes on old dramas address gendered violence
The issue of male violence against women is being powerfully addressed by theatre companies in Melbourne and Adelaide.

Promises, Promises: Vic election brings arts pork barrel
With the election on Saturday, Victorian politicians have added more inducement to their arts platforms.

A place for patriotism
The arts articulate identity and there’s a place for some healthy nationalistic partisanship in that role.

La Cage Aux Folles
Great fun with a touch of tenderness makes this one of the best things The Production Company has done.

Blood, sweat and fears: establishing an independent theatre company
Plans, personnel, the right project – a number of ingredients are required when setting up a new theatre company.

Moneybag: latest money news
Victoria's artistic youth and a profoundly unorthodox pianist are celebrating financial wins this week.

Yefim Bronfman Plays Brahms
Music royalty Yefim Bronfman plays Brahms with Sir Andrew Davis conducting the music of Lord Edgar Elgar.

When art meets politics
What happens when you cross an artist with a politician? The Basics Rock'n'Roll Party (BRRP) raises questions about the role…

ABC’s Classic FM faces cuts: it’s time to change the tune
Cuts to Classic FM's "live" music broadcasts comes as no surprise.

The changing face of philanthropy
Donors are younger, savvier and using a new raft of techniques and vehicles in deciding how they support not-for-profits.