Performing Arts

Yefim Bronfman Plays Brahms
Music royalty Yefim Bronfman plays Brahms with Sir Andrew Davis conducting the music of Lord Edgar Elgar.

Calpurnia Descending
Serious, hilarious, technically impressive theatre, complete with a dancing giant rat.

When art meets politics
What happens when you cross an artist with a politician? The Basics Rock'n'Roll Party (BRRP) raises questions about the role…

Clock It!
An intimate and surprising celebration of dance and performance.

ABC’s Classic FM faces cuts: it’s time to change the tune
Cuts to Classic FM's "live" music broadcasts comes as no surprise.

The changing face of philanthropy
Donors are younger, savvier and using a new raft of techniques and vehicles in deciding how they support not-for-profits.

Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a glorious production that is both chilling and thrilling.

Crossing the ditch: strengthening trans-Tasman touring
With New Zealand and Australia such close neighbours, why aren’t more artists focused on reciprocal tours?

Queensland's independent scene fights on, wounded
A year after devastating funding cuts savaged the sector, Brisbane's independent scene is still fighting but some have fallen.

Bigger isn’t always better
Artists can develop their skills by turning their backs on spectacle and forcing themselves to work on a more intimate…