Performing Arts

Overcoming a red hot prejudice
Ranga, carrot-top, ginger pubes: the ability of the arts to fight prejudice is being brought to bear on abuse of…

Adelaide Fringe: how big is too big?
A record number of events will be presented at the 2015 Fringe, but Director Greg Clarke has no fears the…

Kudos: this week's winners
This week's winners announced.

No more Arts Minister
Victoria will not have an Arts Minister in the Andrews Labor Government.

Art without borders
From dance to live art, the challenges of international collaboration can result in inventive and unexpected outcomes.

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.