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25 new galleries and theatres opening in 2022

Despite delays and persistent pandemic knock backs, new galleries and theatres opening in 2022 assure sector optimism.

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Live arts insurance scheme urgently needed

As Omicron hinders long awaited performing arts rebounds, the need for a Federal live arts insurance scheme intensifies.

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Mental health issues surge for performing artists

Research from Edith Cowan University shows 63.5% of Australia’s performing artists reported worsening mental health due to COVID.

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Omicron shortages create 'new precariousness' for performing arts

Short supplies of RATs and workers under pressure are part of the new normal for theatre and musical productions.

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Taking a creative journey with Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim showed me the beauty, terror and exquisite pain of being alive, writes Sonya Suares.

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Theatres opened, threatened and revealed

As one theatre reopens, others are under threat. Elsewhere, plans for the country’s biggest regional arts centre are revealed.

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Puppet theatre knows no bounds

The efforts of WA's Spare Parts Puppet Theatre over four decades proves the powerful contribution small to medium companies make…

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Reopening Sydney theatre COVID-safely

Hamilton and Come From Away are reopening in Sydney as part of NSW’s roadmap back from COVID. What can audiences…

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Young people give most to arts sector – but is it giving back?

The most active contributors to the arts are sometimes the most unseen when it comes to funding and support.

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Rebuilding the performing arts: an economist weighs in

One of Australia's best economics brains looks at the good and bad news for the arts as a keynote at…

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