New South Wales
Two rebrands, both a little problematic
Prominent arts organisations face rebrands this month, but does the strategy raise questions?
Theatre review: Scenes From the Climate Era, Belvoir St Theatre
A play comprising 65 short scenes explores likely climate era possibilities.
From theatre nerds boot camp to fully-fledged director
A NIDA alumnus returns to direct his third production.
Musical review: Mamma Mia!, Lyric Theatre
The feel-good extravaganza featuring ABBA hits returns for a tour across the country.
What art and psychology can tell us about the future
Two regional exhibitions tap into psychology and maternal inheritance to share insights on our future.
Exhibition review: Terra Nova, Sturt Gallery
Seventy years of Australian studio pottery celebrated in an exhibition that puts technical excellence and a passion for material first.
Light event review: Dark Spectrum, Vivid Sydney
Dark Spectrum taps a range of emotions across immersive sound and light, but ends on a high note of exhilaration…
Contemporary art in historic sites: why do we love them?
From boutique hotel art fairs to regional festivals, there is a huge appetite for contemporary art in historic venues.
The undiscovered country: ageing and dementia on stage
Seventeen years after winning the Patrick White Playwrights Award, Patricia Cornelius’ ‘Do Not Go Gentle’ finally has its mainstage debut.
Who gets to light up Sydney Opera House sails?
In a fitting tribute, John Olsen’s artworks will grace Sydney Opera House for Vivid Sydney, on the building’s 50th anniversary.…