Performing Arts

Labor slams Brandis' 'meaningless' arts policy
AusCo's new strategic plan is 'narrow and superficial,' says Mark Dreyfus.

Where to now for indie theatre in WA?
Western Australia's indie theatre sector is thriving, but how can this momentum be sustained?

Two new directors join The Australian Ballet board
Two experienced business leaders with strong connections to the arts in Sydney and Melbourne have joined the Board of Directors.

Curiouser and curiouser: the Bizarre world of The Rocks
The laneways of The Rocks will soon see art at every corner, as they come alive with cabaret, theatre and…

Empowering artists through the law
The Arts Law Centre of Australia has made a difference for 30 years. It has celebrated that history this week.

STC’s 2015 season a conversation between canon and new ideas
Andrew Upton’s new season embraces fresh works by female playwrights, and the rich and resonant history of the well-written play.

Brandis releases terms of reference for national opera review
‘It’s not overly melodramatic to say we’re fighting for the survival of opera in Australia,' says OperaQ's Lindy Hume.

Women directors program already paying dividends for MTC
Five of 11 mainstage productions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2015 season are being directed by women.

Spike Heels
A strong and enjoyable production thanks to its talented and dynamic cast.

The arts life of the prison
With the construction of a new prison to start in 2015, ArtsHub talks to the artists with a powerful role…