Australia

The Song Was Wrong
Gently-paced confection of superb stagecraft, minor key chords and emotional moments.

Retro Futurismus
This show captures minds over hearts with its pop culture politics.

Life Begins at 40: Creativity and Loss
The Sydney Chamber Choir could well have heeded the timeless wisdom ‘leave ‘em wanting more’.

Birdland
A superb cast plays out sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll to its fascinating conclusion.

Spotlight on child sex abuse in entertainment industry
The Royal Commission is calling for people with information about child sexual abuse in the entertainment industry to get in…

Australia Council delivers new grants amid the storm
The Australia Council has delivered the first round of new grants, which is also the last before the Budget changes…

Nine ways for women to stop self-sabotaging
It's not the fault of the victim but there are things women can do to overcome the under-representation.

Kudos: this week’s winners
From a travelling visual arts scholarship, Australia's premier Jazz Awards to SAMs ceramics award, this week is a cross-sector salute…

Saving energy costs in public venues
Between keeping galleries cold enough for artworks and theatres warm enough for patrons, energy is a major expense for arts…

Abramović v Walsh, believer v sceptic
MONA’s David Walsh and artist Marina Abramović come from polar positions: she believes in everything, he in nothing. The tension…