Performing Arts
Jeanette Winterson on why we need the imaginative life
The arts aren’t a luxury activity. They are central to life. Art is the part of us that is met,…
Shock resignation after less than a year in the job
The resignation of Sydney Theatre Company artistic director Jonathan Church will fuel the naysayers who wanted the job to go…
The Trojan Women
A courageous and clever adaptation of Euripides’ ancient play with contemporary relevance and more than a little political bite.
When Time Stops
Timeless beauty in contemporary dance.
Nine ways ABC footage is used in the arts
Apart from documentaries and public screenings, here are some of the interesting ways ABC archival collections have been used across…
Learning from disabled audiences
Access isn't just about ramps and doorways, it's also a new way of thinking about audiences that has ramifications for…
Musical revivals: Sound of Music v Singin' in the Rain
Two classic musicals opened last week – one innovative, the other orthodox.
Playing in the art-science petri dish
The end of the art-science divide is spurring a new renaissance of creative endeavour.
Orchestra Victoria facing eviction
Orchestra Victoria will lose its home in Albert Park in December and new accommodation is yet to be found.
Bullying in the arts is a real problem
Artists get away with more bad behaviour than anyone else in the workplace. It's time to draw the line.