Performing Arts

Review: Natalia Osipova’s Pure Dance, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Four dancers present some challenging modern pieces by a smorgasbord of choreographers.

Review: Titus Andronicus, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Bell Shakespeare ‘queers and redreams’ Titus in this gripping and hellish production.

On the move: new Melbourne art fair director and who is leaving Crikey
Melbourne Art Fair appoints Artistic Director, first female Chair for WA Ballet, and more appointments

Leading for change – who’s leading disability arts?
From being disability-led from the top down to making everyone share responsibility to be leaders for change, those doing it…

Fun palace or community hub: What is an arts centre?
The multi-purpose nature of art centres means they can redefine the role of art in society.

Review: Caroline, or Change, Hayes Theatre (NSW)
Veteran playwright Tony Kushner’s musical theatre debut is a little perplexing.

Powerhouse Museum collaborates with creative industries
Powerhouse Museum launches inaugural residency program to inspire more collaborations with the creative industries.

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Victoria lands Netflix’s Clickbait, Indigenous Jewellery Project holds survey exhibition, AGWA celebrates 40 years of brutalism, 2020 programs announced and…

Review: ARCO – New Constellations, City Recital Hall (NSW/national)
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra’s lush concert offers glorious music on 19th century instruments.

Review: Hair, His Majesty’s Theatre (WA/national)
This revival of the classic 1960s musical absolutely lets the sunshine in.