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How stand-up comedy is helping cancer patients tell their stories
The therapeutic possibilities of comedy are being explored at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre through workshops run by Rachel Berger.

How to make your tour greener
A new toolkit will help performing arts companies reduce the environmental impact of their tours.

Hannah Gadsby on being an autistic queer comedian
RMIT PhD candidate Clem Bastow discusses comedian Hannah Gadsby’s new book, Ten Steps to Nanette, and how it relates her…

Building a career in comedy
Four comedians talk to ArtsHub about the challenges and triumphs of building a career in this competitive industry.

TikTok comics hone art with an app
Comedians might be reaching new audiences thanks to TikTok’s algorithms, but what impact is it having on their careers?

Does online performance have a post-pandemic future?
Artists, teachers and arts administrators reflect on the future of theatre and comedy online, including questions of access and engagement.

10 years of bringing art into everyday lives
The Junction Arts Festival team reflect on the festival’s past, present and future at Artlands 2021.

Regional arts audiences evolve with the pandemic
Some of regional Australia's arts venues have seen visitation grow over the past 18 months, but is it true for…

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…

How festivals are coming out of COVID
After 2020’s postponements, festivals are back with a renewed focus on the local, exciting audiences across the nation.