Opinions & Analysis
About that 'Great Australian Musical'
The idea of 'The Great Australian Musical' is counter-productive nonsense that dismisses or defeats the many great musicals Australia produces.
National Opera Review: listening but to what end?
The Opera Australia Review will short change Victoria, and itself, if it ignores useful comparisons with the Victorian Opera.
The truth about streaming
Artists don't make much money from Spotify, but that doesn't mean we should all follow Taylor Swift's lead and quit.
Quality not quantity should measure theatre success
If numbers tell the truth, the UK theatre industry is thriving. But plays don't come off a production line so…
The challenges of international touring
The experience of Circus Oz shows the pragmatics of touring can themselves be an acrobatic act.
Embracing the elusive
Following widespread reaction to the powerful contention that art should disturb not please, we publish Leysen's full speech.
AusCo defends new grants model
Humphrey Bower's attack on Australia Council's new structure is based on misunderstanding, argues the Council's CEO.
Western Australian artists see things differently
What is the future of Australia's wealthiest state?
We don’t obey authority, but we do love drama
As much art as science, the controversial Milgram and Stanford prison experiments on obedience to authority continue to inspire screen…
Does art make good (reality) television?
A Brit reality tv show turns Street Art into the latest ratings pawn with a Survivor meets The Archibald zeal.