Australia
New $5m cultural precinct opens in central Hobart
Occupying almost an entire city block, the new precinct represents a significant partnership between private developers and DarkLab, a subsidiary…
Review: Herbie Hancock, Riverside Theatre (WA)
A little less flash would have improved this concert from the Grammy-winning jazz pianist.
Disability access versus disability-led?
Our greatest hurdle today is recognising the shift needed from disability access and awareness, to disability-led and employment.
Review: End of the Rainbow, Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Helen Dallimore captures the complexity of Garland’s character in a stellar performance.
Review: Gershwin Reimagined, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra/MIJF
Laura Mvula’s spectacular performance transcends the score while still paying respect to Gershwin’s original intentions.
Review: The Spooky Men’s Chorale, Civic Theatre Newcastle (NSW)
They’re like a choral group that does really funny political commentary and jokes about masculinity.
Review: Escaped Alone, Red Stitch Actors Theatre (VIC)
This is a lean, whip-smart play, about hope and community, private anguish, and terrible rage.
Review: Lonnie Holley, Melbourne Recital Centre/MIJF
The sculptor-turned-singer’s free-flowing compositions defy categorisation.
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Best Newcomer Award at Sydney Comedy Festival, Adobe names ACU designer to watch, Top NT architecture award, plus more awards
Turning our phones off for creative inner health
Author Sebastian Smee, musician Holly Throsby and tech psychologist Jocelyn Brewer agree when it comes to switching off to embrace…