Performing Arts
Perth International Cabaret Festival announces sudden closure
The closure of Perth International Cabaret Festival means the loss of Western Australia's only dedicated cabaret festival.
Performance review: Night Night, Alexander Theatre, Monash Performing Arts Centres
A profound tale, told with modern tech whizz-bangery that inspires, makes us think and touches the heart.
Futureproofing the next generation of arts workers in regional Australia means fixing the $50,000 degree problem
Emerging research from LabNorth points to a troubling pipeline problem: it is becoming increasingly difficult to source young, qualified arts…
Opportunities and awards
Commission opportunities in Perth and Victoria, plus 2025 NAS Fellows and Griffin Award winners announced.
Theatre review: Heaven, Loading Dock Theatre, Qtopia Sydney
Kate Gaul directs the 2023 Irish Times' Best New Play at LGBTQIA+ museum and cultural centre, Qtopia Sydney.
Theatre review: Endgames, fortyfivedownstairs
Three short works from modernist playwrights Chekhov, Beckett and Hibberd.
Theatre review: Looking for Alibrandi, Adelaide Festival Centre
Melina Marchetta’s much loved book about migrant families in Australia is brought to life on stage.
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Theatre review: FEMME PLAY [ungrateful slut], The Butterfly Club
Judy Doubas’ latest play illuminates women’s roles in contemporary society.
Performance review: Vandemonian Lags, Melbourne Recital Centre
A reprisal of a musical production by Mick Thomas and friends about Tasmanian convicts and their stories.
Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: thriving regional arts, a thriving regional micro-arts business, ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’…