Performing Arts
Review: Ari Eldjárn – Pardon My Icelandic
He’s Iceland’s biggest comedy star, but in a country of 340,000 people, that’s not much of a claim.
Review: Lady Rizo – Red, White and Indigo
She’s on an ‘apology tour’, declares Lady Rizo at the opening of Red, White and Indigo.
Review: Sophie Willan – Branded
Unashamed defiance, rebellion and rudeness is the streak running through this young English comedian’s stand-up show.
Review: Stephen K Amos – Bread and Circuses
Amos has the sort of commanding presence and confidence that could only have come from years of working the circuit.
Review: Comedy Zone Asia
A worthy reminder that making people laugh is indeed a global phenomenon, not just restricted to privileged first world white…
Writing from life: creating a stage play about a community
Playwright Alana Valentine discusses process, premise and procrastination in this extract from her new book, Bowerbird.
Greens to artists: your rights are our priority
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young responds to the Government’s updates to Australia’s online regulations, and what they means for creative content…
No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…
From arts publicist to stage manager: 22 careers explained
If you've ever wondered what a dramaturg does, how to begin work as a conservator, or what a literary editor's…
Review: The Story of Shit by Midas Dekkers
As an experienced biologist, Midas Dekkers brings his knowledge to bear on a topic he finds fascinating.