Performing Arts
Sydney festivals defy pandemic
The COVID outbreak and teeming rains have challenged – but not stopped – Sydney Summer Festival Season.
Music Review: Tempora Mutantur, Australian Haydn Ensemble
In times like these we are privileged to be presented with a magnificent triple bill full of splendid playing.
Theatre Review: Beanstalk, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Comedian, actor, writer and director Sam Longley beautifully brings to life the 'revised' version of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Theatre Review: James Galea’s Best Trick Ever
A family friendly vibe, Galea leads the way as our charming host of Best Trick Ever presented at the Sydney…
Landmark writing festival celebrates 50 years of women’s voices
Creating a cultural change for women writers over the last 50 years, The Victorian Society of Women Writers are celebrating…
Pay equity: What’s in it for theatre companies?
With a perspective from US theatre, Elsa Hiltner believes now is the time to talk about equity in pay and…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
New names added to Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk of Fame, Peter Porter Poetry Prize shortlist revealed, regional arts in Australia…
$1.4 million funding boost for First Nations arts and culture
Through the Cherish Fund, the Australia Council has delivered $1.4 million to First Nations arts organisations and artists.
Changing the national anthem advances Australia nowhere
While viewed as an important step by some, changes to the Australian national anthem have been dismissed as tokenistic and…
20x20: Why you need courage – not talent – as a creative
As 2020 closes, we look back at this article by Madeleine Dore who argues that courage more than confidence is…