Performing Arts

Dirty Dancing
Strangely unmusical, Dirty Dancing follows the famous teen movie but doesn't quite leap to dirty excitement.

Unveiled: Australia’s biggest classical music event and more
The latest program announcements.

Taking the pulse of Australian puppetry
Puppetry has featured prominently in recent mainstage productions including Storm Boy and King Kong, but how healthy is the sector…

Moneybag: latest money news
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre announces inaugural Paramor Prize: Art + Innovation 2015, and Australia Council invests in writing.

MTC Season 2015: Contemporary and Contemplative
Jump-starting the year with a hilarious UK comedy, Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2015 Season promises to be fresh and socially relevant.

Scapegoat: The Sally Collective
An audacious, energetic production, The Sally Collective is to be commended for its willingness to flout convention.

The House of Yes
Bright and beautiful. Dark and tragic. The production leaves you in that state of ecstasy pinched between joy and desperation.

Ten tips on asking for money from those who give it
Get out of the echo chamber and listen to those on the other side of the giving equation to understand…

Transitions: making the move from director to Artistic Director
Running a major company is the goal of many a freelance director, but how do you get there from here?

Tricks of the trade: Public speaking
Ten tips on how to shed the public speaking jitters and captivate your audience.