Festivals

Staying awake: the art of the epic
Despite claims social media has destroyed our attention spans, audiences still flock to endurance-length theatrical epics: but why?

Unveiled: latest program announcements
Jazz, circus, French cinema, the Angry Penguins and more - this week's wrap of programming news.

Eight ways to celebrate Chinese New Year
The Chinese new year is the ideal time to explore the cultural offerings of one of Australia's oldest and culturally…

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Festivals, tours, new collaborations, new productions and more feature in this week's news wrap.

From babes to babies
A drag cabaret artist and a comedian with heaps of vagina jokes are not performers you would expect in children's…

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Writers, filmmakers, musicians and play readings feature among this week’s arts news.

Happy new year? The arts in 2016
The arts sector is keen to put the tribulations of 2015 behind us but how optimistic are arts advocates about…

Twelve productions to see in 2016
A new year means a tantalising array of new performance works to enjoy. Here are some tips for choosing and…

Ten shows to see at Sydney Festival 2016
From theatre and visual art to installation and conversation, here are our tips for the festival’s 40th year.

Conferences to diarise for 2016
From fundraising to art history, the calendar is packed with quality arts conferences to build connections and broaden your knowledge.