Performing Arts

Il Viaggio a Reims, Opera Australia (NSW)
In a twist, the worldâs most famous artworks come to life in Rossiniâs rarely performed opera.

Billy Elliot, Sydney Lyric Theatre (NSW)
The popular musical, set in Britain during the Thatcher era, is back to impress new audiences with its uplifting story.

Vale Anne Phelan, actor and activist
Remembered for her integrity and generosity as much as for her long stage and screen career, the actor Anne Phelan…

Fully Committed, Ensemble Theatre (NSW)
Contessa Treffone plays more than 30 characters in this breathless foodie comedy.

On The Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New director at Horizon Festival, Chamber of Arts & Culture WA welcomes new board member, and inaugural Sculthorpe Chair of…

How a grant can get you that dream mentorship
Brisbane City Councilâs creative grants program is again open for applications â and it could help you get into the…

The long term damage of harassment
Speaking out about sexual harassment and assault in the arts sector can be frightening. Here, three women describe the personal…

ICYMI: A wrap of this weekâs arts news
Mike Parr's latest performance, Japan Supernatural promises to be a crowd pleaser, Perth Taipei creative exchange, design writing conference, new…

What it takes to successfully run a community arts space
Community arts spaces provide so much to so many, but what does it take to make them work?

Changes to multi-year arts funding announced
The NSW Government has announced new guidelines for mutli-year arts funding, with a review in the announcement's wake to ensure…