Performing Arts
A Lesson from Gen X women to Gen Y creatives
From mentorship to resilience, patience and power, Gen X women have learnt to navigate our male-dominated world for change –…
Why immersive works are immensely popular
Immersion challenges theatrical conventions – and raises pertinent questions around consent, reciprocity, and play.
New $5m cultural precinct opens in central Hobart
Occupying almost an entire city block, the new precinct represents a significant partnership between private developers and DarkLab, a subsidiary…
Review: Herbie Hancock, Riverside Theatre (WA)
A little less flash would have improved this concert from the Grammy-winning jazz pianist.
Disability access versus disability-led?
Our greatest hurdle today is recognising the shift needed from disability access and awareness, to disability-led and employment.
Review: End of the Rainbow, Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Helen Dallimore captures the complexity of Garland’s character in a stellar performance.
Review: Gershwin Reimagined, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra/MIJF
Laura Mvula’s spectacular performance transcends the score while still paying respect to Gershwin’s original intentions.
Review: The Spooky Men’s Chorale, Civic Theatre Newcastle (NSW)
They’re like a choral group that does really funny political commentary and jokes about masculinity.
Review: Escaped Alone, Red Stitch Actors Theatre (VIC)
This is a lean, whip-smart play, about hope and community, private anguish, and terrible rage.
Review: Lonnie Holley, Melbourne Recital Centre/MIJF
The sculptor-turned-singer’s free-flowing compositions defy categorisation.