Australia

Performance review: A Score for Fed Square and Sun Songs
The 20th anniversary of Melbourne's Federation Square was heralded by site-specific sonic and lighting works.

How tight economic conditions affect arts audiences
Economic conditions are changing apace. What does this mean for the arts?

How the right connections help build a career
Studying at NIDA provided director Carissa Licciardello with the skills and connections to thrive in the independent sector, and also…

Theatre review: El Diablo, HT&E Theatre Co
Outrageous characters ham it up in this farcical comedy about the pretensions of fine dining.

Child abuse accusations shock Qld arts sector
A senior figure in the performing arts has been charged with multiple sexual offences against boys as young as 12…

How to navigate the writer-editor relationship
Working on a manuscript together necessitates compromise, humility and humour.

Circus review: From Old Things, Circa Cairns
Marvels from a First Nations-led, Cairns-based contemporary circus.

Book review: Salonika Burning, Gail Jones
Painfully beautiful historical fiction from the mind of a celebrated writer.

Opera review: A Celebration of Opera by Voxalis
The finale to Voxalis’ inaugural program for 2022 offered a tantalising mix of opera favourites with some welcome lesser-known repertoire.

Dance review: Dance X part 3
Dance as reflection and provocation in the last of the commissioned series.