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ArtsHub’s 2020 Musical Theatre Calendar
From independent productions to the touring commercial juggernauts, here are some musical dates for your diary in the months to…
How to cope when your work remains stuck in limbo
Jane Harrison’s ‘new’ play was left sitting in a drawer for six years following a rehearsed reading, with promises to…
How would an Oscar change your life? (from the archives)
Fame, fortune and your pick of the best projects – or over-exposure, exploitation and unhappiness? What happens when you win…
Defaced but not forgotten: Melbourne murals 30 years on
The recent reimagining of two iconic murals painted in Melbourne in the 1980s and eventually defaced, signifies the importance of…
How bushfires are affecting the careers of Australia’s performers
As bushfires become the new abnormal, Stephanie Eslake looks how musicians, comedians and other performing artists are re-thinking their tours,…
Writing awards, competitions and opportunities in 2020
Keep an eye on these literary prizes and opportunities.
How to care for and recover artworks after bushfire
There are three main factors to consider when thinking about the impact of bushfires on your personal treasures – smoke,…
Writers’ festivals in Australia 2020
Writers, readers, and booklovers, here are some dates to add to your literary calendar for 2020.
The 2020 Opera and Fine Music calendar
From the world premiere of a new opera by Tim Finn and a significant exploration of women’s contribution to classical…
Why board games are booming (and ten games to try)
Board games provide a valuable opportunity for socialising in our digitally isolated age.