Performing Arts

As COVID wreaks havoc, do we still need a national opera company?
Last year Opera Australia was boasting an operating surplus. Last month it was restructuring to cut 25% staff. And with…

New research examines link between culture and inequalities
There is clear evidence that the kinds of culture Australians have access to depends on their social backgrounds, new research…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
A new gallery for Sydney, Live Theatre is back in Adelaide, have your say about Powerhouse Ultimo, Liveworks is going…

Cabaret, theatre and a new Fringe: Brisbane’s arts sector fights back after COVID
Queensland Theatre is rehearsing its first production since March, while plans for the latest Queensland Cabaret Festival and a new…

Reaching new audiences in a time of crisis
In the second Recovery Roadmap Webinar, jointly presented by ArtsHub and Creative Victoria, we learned how regional arts organisations have…

Review: Gaslight, State Theatre Company of SA
Adelaide audiences enthusiastically embrace Australia’s first mainstage post-COVID production.

Creative activities for spring school holidays (online and IRL)
Holidays are the ideal time for kids and teens to get creative.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
AACTA's Reg Grundy Award celebrates Australian screenwriters, women dominate performance category at Art Music Awards, Shortlist for Banjo Prize announced,…

Choir unites in isolation to celebrate 100 years
As part of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ 100th anniversary, the company premieres a new work celebrating Australia’s diversity composed by Elena…

8 arguments to include in your Parliamentary Inquiry into the Arts submission
With the Federal Government investigating the impact of COVID on the arts, Dr Jackie Bailey looks at arguments that need…