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Is the pram still the enemy of art?
There’s been a feminist revolution since Cyril Connolly declared the pram in the hall the enemy of good art. Now…
How Western theatre portrays Islam
The Brussels attacks have again thrust Islamic terrorists centre stage, and the way Western theatre portrays Muslims may be part…
Mothers pressured to hide their kids
As a culture that worships individual creativity and sniffs at 'family values', the arts can be startlingly cruel to a…
The pitfalls and pleasures of making people laugh
Australian comedians respond to the question: what’s the best and worst thing about forging a career in comedy?
So you think you're not political
You don't have to be dealing with overtly controversial issues to create work that agitates and activates.
Youth theatre companies under pressure in shrinking sector
Only three of 13 youth performing arts companies received project funding from the AusCo for 2016 but it's not always…
My life as a plus-size actress
When you are a child actor, chubby means cute. When you hit adolescence, it can be agony. And as an…
Fringe artists fight for support as festival numbers swell
Despite growing audience at Fringe Festivals, artists are increasingly concerned about the risks and challenges of participating in such events.
Understanding youth engagement in the arts
Authenticity is the key to youth engagement, but how do you get started and how do you keep it real?
Seven habits of mind that will boost your arts career
Career-building isn't all skills and it isn't just who you know. Self-awareness can make your attitude and approach a tangible…
