Performing Arts

Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model
Credible Likeable deviates from its initially gleeful outlook to adopt a dark, surreal tone that is absolutely gripping.

Move over majors, independents do more with less
Majors gets more funding but dollar for dollar, independent theatre provides hundreds more works and 26 times the ticket sales.

Biennale ducks discussion of Transfield controversy
The Biennale of Sydney has backtracked on its offer of a public discussion over the Transfield sponsorship issue.

Daydream comes true at awards night
Top-awards at the world’s largest festival of ten-minute plays were dominated by one show.

Public to the people
Perth’s art scene will receive a shake-up courtesy of an upcoming public art event.

Kids are good programming
AGNSW and QAGOMA both turned their attention this week to kids programming with the announcement of major sponsored projects.

Dumb Things I've Done
Alex Williamson's set felt like a generation sticking its middle finger up at politically correct expectations.

Westfield partners with Australian designers
The retail empire will sponsor three Australian designers at Australian Fashion Week.

Regional Arts Australia puts Long Paddock out to tender
Expressions of interest sought from individuals, organisations and consortia to manage live and online touring support programs.

Australia Council announces 2013 Visual Arts Awards
The Visual Arts Awards honour the outstanding contributions of artists and art professionals to the development of Australian art.