Ratings: Monday, 12th May 2014

Hayloft set to make a splash with refugee comedy

The award-winning company’s first production since relocating to Sydney is a black comedy about the politics of border protection.

Roger Hodgman likes As You Like It

The director’s new production of Shakespeare’s life-affirming comedy for Black Swan stars an entirely West Australian cast.

Fans to perform with ARIA idols at Festival of Voices

Hobart's Festival of Voices will let aspiring musicians learn from and perform with ARIA Award winners Ben Lee and Clare…

Paintings, drawings and motorbike burnouts

Andy Quilty’s new exhibition, ‘Dilligaf’, explores his experiences of growing up in one of the most ‘bogan’ towns in Australia.

Budget: Arts face heavy cuts

The arts are among the big losers in the Abbot Government's savage budget with every corner of the sector likely…

Alice Prize 2014 winner awarded

A barren room and a snow-capped European landscape propped against a wall have combined to win the $25,000 Alice Art…

Preview tour of Artbank’s new home

When Artbank lost its Rosebery home of 30 years to developers, it presented a silver lining in an unlikely find.

La Boite appoints new Artistic Director

A respected theatre-maker and cultural leader will take over as AD and CEO from David Berthold in late May.

Latin America: an untapped arts export market

Latin America’s growth means touring opportunities, but few Australian artists have targeted the new festivals and arts centres.