Performing Arts

What women critics know that men don't
Women critics loved Griffith's Antigone. Men hated it. Translating their different reactions reveals the gendered politics of critique.

Lord of the Dance
Overcooked production values suffocate talented dancers with unicorns, butterflies and sequins.

Loani Arman: Period
This is not just a show for women. This is a show for anyone who enjoys fun.

Cultural capital: Perth
Geographical isolation and resources wealth have spawned a distinctive cultural identity that begs the eastern states to pay more attention…

What our arts policy can learn from Korea, Brazil & Belgium
Smart countries are introducing arts policies that make the arts central to shaping economic and social change.

Arts policy for audiences not artists
The basic problem with the current 20th century arts funding model is that it remains producer- or artist-centric, rather than…

NPEA impedes Arts Access
The peak national body for arts and disability has blamed the turmoil caused by the introduction of the NPEA for…

What to do if you are multi-passionate
Having multiple passions and interests is often seen as a negative trait when we are expected to finesse our skills…

Film pulled in response to social media campaign
Composers have been forced to dump competition scores after APRA buckled to pressure to change the Tropscore film.

Get better at making decisions
While procrastination has its place in the creative process, sometimes we need to make decisions fast. Here's how.