Opinions & Analysis
An open letter to reviewers, critics and editors
I’m Cessalee: a Black woman, DEI consultant, director and performer, arts audience member, and advocate for a better industry –…
What our opera companies have on offer in 2023
Two Wagner Ring Cycles, First Nations and new commissioned works, plus a Gilbert and Sullivan festival, offer some diverse opera…
Why is TV so much better than film at video game adaptations?
Making a film is already difficult enough and it’s even more of an uphill struggle for a video game film…
The 10 best Australian films of 2022 … maybe
What were the best homegrown films of 2022? And which one triumphed in spite of a 'turdsome turn' by Hollywood…
The power of youth arts
Youth theatre companies provide opportunities for young people to develop their skills, but also enhance their well-being.
How do we talk to politicians when they are not present?
Scheduled to discuss ‘Where to from here?’ at the Creative Regions National Summit, Arts Minister Tony Burke went AWOL
It's a great building, but...
ArtsHub steps inside the hugely anticipated Sydney Modern, and asks ‘Is it a good gallery?’
'Air' is a powerful and welcome successor to 'Water'
QAGOMA opens its summer blockbuster exhibition exploring the multifaceted dimensions of the air we breathe.
Recognise Artists as Workers petition gains over 5800 signatures
Artists Tony Albert, Abdul Abdullah and Joan Ross join 5,800 signatures on NAVA's petition to Recognise Artists as Workers.
The magic of theatre
Seated together in the dark, an audience becomes a community, at least while the house lights are down.