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Slim pickings: the state of fatness on Australian stages
A new play in the Melbourne Fringe Festival aims to make the world a little bit fatter and little bit…
Review: Brisbane Festival opening
An eclectic opening night event set the tone of inclusivity and diversity for Brisbane Festival’s 2023 program.
Why are we giving shows like Miss Saigon a rerun in 2023?
As the 1989 musical 'Miss Saigon' returns to stages, one can't overlook the overt racism underscoring the "classic" yet outdated…
What our opera companies have on offer in 2023
Two Wagner Ring Cycles, First Nations and new commissioned works, plus a Gilbert and Sullivan festival, offer some diverse opera…
The magic of theatre
Seated together in the dark, an audience becomes a community, at least while the house lights are down.
Representing community? The Jungle and The Sea
S. Shakthidharan’s latest stage production, which opened at Belvoir this week, fails to explore the Tamil experience in depth, argues…
Right of reply: Birthday Book of Storms review
Playwright Rosemary Johns responds to ArtsHub’s review of Birthday Book of Storms.
A show to die for
Chronically ill and disabled people are already familiar with judging risks to their lives. What can they teach the performing…
Greening the arts through collective action
Liv Satchell and Christian Taylor discuss the importance of sustainability plans and environmental awareness when creating new indie theatre productions.
Patricia Cornelius on urgency and risk
A call to arms and a caution issued by Patricia Cornelius at the recent Australian Playwrights’ Festival presented by Currency…
