Performing Arts
Can Pretty Woman nab the fairytale ending and make it on stage in Australia?
After the worrying early closures of Beetlejuice and Back to the Future, the movie-to-musical path is no longer a guarantee…
Grey Gardens review: the strange story of the cult documentary turned musical
This Melbourne production is for fans of hidden musical theatre gems and admirers of the original Grey Gardens documentary.
Divine Playhouse announces peaceful 'sing-in' rally after being forced out of Sydney building for 'offensive trade'
Landlords have terminated the lease of new queer arts venue Divine Playhouse, despite overwhelming public support.
Australasian Dance Collective review: 3 choreographers to watch
A signature Australasian Dance Collective event, Three showcases razor-sharp contemporary choreography and first-rate dancing.
What I've Learned: Amy Hume, voice & dialect coach
Amy Hume's work involves 'teaching actors to sound like someone else'. She discusses her career and offers advice.
Fears for artistic freedom grow as religious backlash shuts down new queer arts venue
Threatened with eviction, Sydney's Divine Playhouse is fighting back against conservative protestors, prompting fresh concerns about censorship.
'Breaking point': MEAA demands urgent action as live performance crisis deepens
As more major musicals are cancelled, the entertainment and arts union is urging governments to back industry reform before more…
Profits or losses for state theatre companies: key trends revealed
Our state theatres companies are navigating very challenging market conditions and while the audiences are there, expenses are on the…
Gunawarra Re-creation review: an astonishing reframing of creation myths
If you missed Gunawarra Re-creation a couple of years back, Ilbijerri is remounting Isobel Morphy-Walsh’s powerful work for NAIDOC Week.
What I've Learned: Paul Stanhope, Composer & Conductor
Award-winning Sydney-based composer Paul Stanhope discusses his craft ahead of the world premiere of his new work.