Performing Arts

Hymn to the Sun
Any opera which tells of changes in leadership, ideology and social policy resonates well in our current Australian climate.

Moving Parts
Short and intense, David Nobay's debut play is explosively powerful and darkly disturbing.

Simone Young Conducts Mahler 5
The title of this concert overlooked the other half of the program: the Australian premiere of a major new work…

Top Girls
A splendid production of Caryl Churchill’s play, as fresh and powerful as if written yesterday.

White Night to return in 2014
After a successful first run, Melbourne's White Night is set for another all-night cultural extravaganza next year.

Arts get more research money (for now)
Creative arts and humanities are receiving more research funding thanks to a rule change but the good news may not…

Celebrazione!
Italian baroque violinist Stefano Montanari joined the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra for this memorable concert.

New appointments in the arts this week
The Brisbane Powerhouse and Screen Australia are in the spotlight with key announcements this week.

NICA signs historic four-year, $12.9 million funding agreement
New funding ensures National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) will continue to offer a Bachelor of Circus Arts in 2014…

Awards in the Arts this week
This week’s awards span across dance, writing, music and festivals.