Theatre
Value of the arts demonstrated in new Australian study
Young people’s anxiety levels decrease and their resilience increases when they engage with theatre, new research shows.
Arena Theatre Company thrown a regional lifeline
The loss of Australia Council funding forced a major re-think for Arena Theatre Company, resulting in their newly announced relocation…
Long term collaboration reaps rich rewards
The 31 year creative partnership between Susie Dee and Patricia Cornelius shows no signs of slowing down.
Adelaide: on the cusp of a cultural renaissance
From cultural infrastructure and performing arts markets, to Indigenous art and the live music scene, Arts South Australia’s investment in…
The little theatre that could: 50 years of La Mama
This month La Mama Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary. How different would Australian culture be without it?
Where to for Fringe after 70 years?
Commemorating 70 years of Fringe Festivals, World Fringe Day takes place on 11 July. But is the Fringe model still…
Does one size fit all? Bridging the urban/rural taste divide
For artists focussed on inner-city audiences, the idea of touring regionally can be confronting. But are audiences any different outside…
From toxic theatre to safe spaces
Artists aren’t the problem when it comes to self-care; it’s the culture we work in which damages people. It’s time…
On the road: why you need to be strategic about touring
Whether venturing around the country or overseas, planning a long-term touring strategy needs careful consideration.
Imagining an Indigenous led performing arts venue
What sort of programming might a First Nations Arts Centre offer, and how would its operations, even its architecture, differ…