Performing Arts

MTC celebrates 60
31 August marks the 60th anniversary of Melbourne Theatre Company’s first production: Colombe by Jean Anouilh.

Kickstarter to launch Down Under
Kickstarter will soon be opening its service to Australian and New Zealand projects.

Street art blues in Rutledge Lane
A bit of back-story casts a dim light on the officially-sanctioned blue-ing of a Melbourne street art icon.

Original tribute for Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's 25th season
The Brandenburg Orchestra will kick start its season next year with a tribute to the composer who inspired its name.

White Night’s call to arms
Artists are now invited to submit their ideas for Melbourne’s White Night 2014.

Brahms Piano Quintet
Australian Chamber Orchestra is such a great ensemble that anything less than being consistently thrilling can be disappointing.

Double Think
Two intriguing short dance pieces, wonderfully performed, that examine the very fabric of our modern technological world.

Elias String Quartet
This visiting UK quartet were balanced and energetic, with a bit of vim that can often lack in chamber concerts.

Grease
It’s loud, it’s bright and it’s colourful, and it’s full of rock and roll party hits, but on the whole…

Ten Days on the Island brings in $27 million
Tasmanian biennial arts festival, Ten Days on the Island, reports economic benefit of $27.25 million.