Performing Arts

Co-Artistic Directors announced for reimagined Melbourne International Arts Festival
Choreographer and director Gideon Obarzanek and artist, curator and festival director Hannah Fox will jointly lead the new-look festival following…

Review: Diplomacy, Ensemble Theatre (NSW)
73 days after Notre Dame was ravaged by fire, Cyril Gely’s Diplomacy - depicting Paris’ near-obliteration by Adolf Hitler -…

What makes a great theatre?
Programming, people, acoustics, atmosphere or state of the art equipment: many elements make up a truly great theatre.

Review: Bluebeard’s Castle, BK Opera (VIC)
This contemporary repackaging of Bartók's 1911 opera is intriguing, playful and original, with moments of brilliance.

Be part of the change for disability in the arts
The arts world has a long way to go to become inclusive of artists and audiences with a disability, and…

Canberra's planned arts precinct divides opinions
A new precinct in the ACT draws arts organisations together into a new Kingston development but not all artists are…

Review: Jewels, The Bolshoi Ballet, QPAC (QLD)
A showcase of grace, splendour and exceptional athleticism from the renowned Russian company as part of the QPAC International Series.

Applause: Latest awards and celebrations
Aspiring composers selected for Fanfare competition; John Fries Award presented; Miles Franklin Award shortlist announced; MTC records 40% growth in…

Review: Madama Butterfly, Opera Australia (NSW)
The blend of tradition with innovation and technology ushers us into a new era – there is no going back…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
New CEO for Australia Copyright Council, meet ACMI's new President, Jewish Museum and Bus Stop Films farewell CEOs, plus other…