Performing Arts

Musical review: Matilda the Musical, Lyric Theatre
Renewing a love for books, Matilda inspires individuality and bolsters self-esteem in the face of intimidation.

Essential guide to working for free
Creative professionals are bombarded by requests to work for free. Check on these guidelines for when to say yes, how…

Backstage pass: landing a gig on the festival circuit
A VIP pass on the festival circuit with hundreds of top international artists sounds glamorous. Months living out of a…

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
This has been a big week for the announcement of major artistic director positions for several companies and events

Unveiled: More program announcements
Opera meets circus in this week’s program announcements.

Holding the Man: from page to stage to screen
The ‘monumentally loved’ memoir by Timothy Conigrave is now a feature film: we track its convoluted journey to Australian cinemas.

How to visualise yourself into success
Research on sportspeople shows the power of this technique. It can be applied just as effectively to building an arts…

Asialink Arts Residencies open new doors
New opportunities in China, Japan and Indonesia provide pathways for Australian and Asian artists to build cross-cultural engagement.

Writing: the therapy for everyone
From writers to designers, a regular writing practice can give any creative professional clarity, insight, creativity and even help get…

Kudos: Australian Dance Award
Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award to Dance announced.