Australia

Theatre review: This is Living, Malthouse Theatre
A study of love, friendships and chosen families.

Ballet review: Giselle, Arts Centre Melbourne
The Tokyo Ballet production of this beloved classic is enough to prove the existence of magic.

Performance review: Adelaide Guitar Festival, Adelaide Festival Centre
Two performances showcasing guitar-based music in its various forms, from classical orchestras to death metal.

So you want my arts job: Actor
Acting is just standing around pretending, right? Not so, says Aaron Walton, about a craft that is more complicated than…

100 days on the job: Bree Pickering, National Portrait Gallery
How is Bree Pickering using her US experience to regear the National Portrait Gallery in its 25th anniversary year?

When can artists afford to retire?
The official retirement age in Australia has just gone up. But when do artists typically clock off from their working…

On the move: latest sector appointments
New Board appointments, a new Executive Director for Queensland Theatre, and more.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse pokes fun at contemporary art
A brief art history rundown of the new 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ movie and it’s clever commentary on contemporary art.

This week's arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week.

Why do Australians love Egyptian blockbusters ... still?
Why does an over 3000-year-old culture still pull audiences, and what is the lure of the Egyptian blockbuster for Australians?