Australia
20 year milestone shows independent theatre's struggle
An independent remount of a work first staged 20 years ago reveals struggles faced by artists since then.
Syncopation and improvisation celebrated to the tune of $1.12 million
The Australian jazz and improvised music sectors have benefitted from recent RISE funding announcements, but will funds flow from festivals…
No laughing matter: how comedians are coping with lockdown
More than any other art form, comedians create a feedback loop with their audience. So what happens when it’s impossible…
Theatre review: Durkh a Modne Gloz, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre, Melbourne
An engaging fusion of Yiddish poems and cabaret, but the experiment didn't always work.
Palestine and guerrilla memorials in the digital age
Lujayn Hourani considers the effectiveness of the game-like temporal memorial, Re: Visit Palestine, in tandem with their own personal memories.
Book review: Dark as Last Night, Tony Birch, UQP
A collection of stories with shards of light peering through the darkness.
New video launched to support actors’ mental health
Increasingly concerned for actors’ wellbeing, the Casting Guild of Australia is encouraging industry members to seek help when they need…
On the Move: latest sector appointments and departures
CEOs leaving State Library Victoria and Kickstart Arts, Adelaide Writers’ Week Director departing, new Arena producer and more.
Creative career progression in the arts
Why leave an organisation you love if a new role (and a new challenge) can be created for you internally?
My heart has been opened, says NATSIAA winner Timo Hogan
Starting to paint in his 40s, NATSIAA winner Timo Hogan is describes as a confident artist with talent that exceeds…