Performing Arts
Mechanical Eye
It is sharp, powerful and mercifully short. In one word – mesmerizing or in another – haunting.
Thirsty Merc
Originally from Dubbo, the three-piece band are touring nationally during October and November.
Exploring the ineffable
Australian artists are increasingly using their practice to examine religious and spiritual themes.
Shall we dance? Why Opera Australia staged The King and I
Why is a government subsidised company staging a work that falls squarely within the ambit of commercial theatre?
Is This Thing On?
A new Belvoir play by Zoe Coombs Marr portrays the career of the female comedian, but fails to hit comedy…
Meditating for creativity
Many creative people are tapping into the power of meditation, both in the workplace and in artistic practice.
Does form still follow function?
WA shines a light on a century-old industry debate, exploring art and functionality in architecture, and its role in shaping…
The essential skills of a great director
The British critic James Agate once unkindly defined a theatre director as ‘a person engaged by the management to conceal…
The Suit
The Suit is an underwhelming and disquietingly upbeat musical play about a husband’s mental cruelty to his unfaithful wife
Creating a future for opera
Finding new audiences for old art forms means pushing both geographical and generational boundaries.