Performing Arts
Theatre review: Never Have I Ever, Heath Ledger Theatre
A play about privilege, power and posing as progressive.
Dance review: GATHERING.1, Liberty Theatre, Perth
Is it a dance party or a mixed-bill dance show made for audience interaction? And does it matter? For most,…
Theatre review: The Half-Life of Marie Curie, Ensemble Theatre
A play that explores the friendship of two women of science.
New song cycle commemorates 25th anniversary of the Childers Backpackers Hostel fire
‘The Palace’, a collaboration between the community of Childers, Queensland music ensemble Topology and writer/director Rod Ainsworth, has its world…
Musical review: Promise and Promiscuity, Chapel off Chapel
An energetic musical romp through assorted well-known Austen tropes.
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and the arts economy: boom or backlash for local artists?
Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran delivered economic windfalls in Australia - but are international mega-tours helping or hurting…
triple j launches Hottest 100 of Australian songs for 50th birthday celebrations
To mark its 50th anniversary, triple j launches a one-off Hottest 100 countdown celebrating the Australian songs that have shaped…
Performance review: The Lost Things, Sydney Opera House
Worlds away from spoon-bending and other simple tricks, Scott Silven’s new show is magic – but not as we know…
Opportunities and awards
Entries open for Human Rights Essay Competition and MAC yapang Art Prize, plus winner of Penguin Literary Prize and more.
Festival review: OpenField, Berry
A regional festival that trades on being genuine.