Performing Arts
Opera Australia appoints Jo Davies as Artistic Director
The award-winning Welsh director will relocate to Australia in late 2023; Lindy Hume will curate an 2024 summer season in…
Opera review: A Christmas Carol
Victorian Opera’s updated Melburnian take on Dickens’ classic morality tale brings a new perspective to the social problems of our…
Dance review: PIECES 2022
An experimental wonder displaying the radical power of contemporary dance.
'First Casualty' and Australian Drama
Christopher Johnston's play should be the theatre event of the year, with a long tour ahead of it, argues Julian…
Connections, projects and updates: Tasmania’s Performing Arts Sector Day
Lesley Graham reports on the discussions and conversations to emerge from the third Performing Arts Sector Day held in Launceston,…
When a commission is spent on engagement, not outcome
The conclusion of TextaQueen’s latest exhibition prompts consideration of the value of a significant commission.
Exit interview: Sue Giles, Artistic Director, Polyglot
After 22 years at Polyglot, Sue Giles AM moves on to focus on international advocacy for theatre for young audiences.
Delightful ways to play and interact with the museum experience  Â
Museum of Brisbane’s Play Moves leads the way in immersive and participatory museum experiences.
Opportunities and awards
Grants available for arts activities in Canberra, plus participants of emerging playwright programs announced, and more!
$3 million bequest ensures opera award in perpetuity
A major philanthropic gift and a transition to new management will see the Australian International Opera Award renamed as the…