Performing Arts

Ten must-see shows at Dance Massive
The biennial festival of contemporary dance kicks off in Melbourne this week; here are our program highlights.

Ears Wide Open Concert One: Beethoven – incidental music to Egmont
An insightful and passionate glimpse into a gifted composers work and the intricacies of a live orchestra.

Australia Council to host 'Oscars for the Arts'
Ten Australians named as recipients of Australia Council's most prestigious Awards will be saluted in a new 'night of nights'.

Orbo Novo
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet's Orbo Novo is emotive, innovative, and an excellent addition to the Festival calendar

In an Italian Garden
Les Arts Florissants, William Christie and six young singers demonstrate their justified fame in baroque and early music circles.

How to use the media to advance your career
Media coverage is gold for the arts. Here's some practical advice on how to approach the media and maintain relationships…

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
A theatre company appoints a new Artistic Director, a top dancer hangs up her pointe shoes and TMAG announces new…

Not just for the little ones
Theatre designed for very young children can be a bridge to re-engaging audiences distracted by the demands of child-rearing.

Madama Butterfly
Minghella's production of Madama Butterfly remains fresh and vibrant despite first being staged in 2005.

Election hype or long overdue equality for Sydney’s West?
A looming State Election and a new report has shaken up the disparity debate in arts funding between East and…