Performing Arts
Theatre review: King Lear, Fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne
A nuanced, many-coloured production bears contemporary resonance.
How one venue’s closure can damage the arts ecology of a city
The impending closure of the Bakehouse Theatre in May 2022 is potentially devastating for Adelaide’s independent arts sector.
Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Call outs for Australia’s largest sci-fi writing prize, regional NSW scholarship, and young curators program. Winners announced for Melbourne Art…
Digital performing arts – not just for COVID, but the future
Live arts from home seems like a sugar hit for the times, but evidence shows we’re signing up for longer…
Theatre Review: Here, There and Everywhere, Bearfoot Theatre, Newcastle (NSW)
An innovative company continuing to break the fourth wall in theatre with their latest show.
Neilson Foundation’s $3M gift will support Bell Shakespeare’s flexible new studio
The donation is the largest single gift Bell Shakespeare has received in its 31 year history.
Australian Performing Arts Exchange moves entirely online
The annual conference and arts market will now take place entirely online.
Theatre review: Picnic at Hanging Rock, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, WA
An iconic gothic mystery that retains – and improves upon – the flavour of its predecessors.
Unpacking ableism and challenging excellence: why disability arts needs a platform, not a box
Undercover Artist Festival's Madeleine Little explains why we need to get rid of boxes completely.
ICYMI: the week's top arts news
From an Indigenous writing symposium to festival cancellations, here's the arts news you may have missed this week.