Performing Arts
The Peony Pavilion
This Peking opera, presented as part of the Sydney Festival, was a rare, exotic and somewhat challenging treat.
Tacita Dean pays tribute to celluloid cinema
One of Britain’s best known contemporary artists celebrates the analogue processes of celluloid cinema in a new exhibition exclusive to…
Melbourne welcomes Edinburgh World Writers’ Conference
The world's most prestigious gathering of writers is coming to Melbourne.
The Jade Hairpin
The second of two Peking operas presented at this year’s Sydney Festival was two most accessible of the two for…
Living sculptures inhabit 13 Rooms
In 13 Rooms, the works of art are living breathing creatures who look back and interact with visitors.
Great Britain Arts 13 unveiled
British Council Australia's country director Nick Marchand unveils what’s behind GREAT Britain Arts 13 ambitious program.
2001: A Space Odyssey
Kubrick's science fiction masterpiece was presented as part of the Sydney Festival, with the score played live by the Sydney…
The Matilda Awards announces its nominees
Queensland’s prestigious theatre awards, The Matilda Awards, has recently announced its nominees.
Opera Australia renews Artistic Director's contract
The board of Opera Australia this week announced that Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini has been renewed for a further five…
50 acronyms you need to know to work in the arts
Knowing the jargon lifts your industry credibility, and provides a quick test of how well you belong. Swot up before…