Performing Arts

Review: Yo, Carmen, Arts Centre Melbourne
Bizet’s opera reimagined with a contemporary flamenco flare and an emphatic declaration of freedom.

Biggest trends for 2019 from REMIX Summit London
At Remix Summit London, Sophie Harding (Mindshare UK) gave her insight into what would be the big trends for this…

Review: Ten Days on the Island part one, the North West
Tasmania’s biennial Ten Days on the Island is the only ‘whole of state’ arts and cultural festival in Australia; Kath…

Review: Every Brilliant Thing, Belvoir
Mulvany is superb in this one woman show.

Why we should celebrate the aging body in dance
Beautiful and athletic bodies are all well and good, but senior dancers bring refinement, emotional depth and a wealth of…

NAVA responds to persistent NSW political interference
Coinciding with a national call out for greater artistic courage, NAVA also responds to continued political interference in arts decisions…

Review: People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances
With the potential to become something of a cult-classic, People Suck does well to deliver an entertaining piece of theatre.

Applications now open for City of Stonnington Arts and Cultural Grants
Five grant types on offer across the visual and performing arts, covering venue hire costs and providing over $20,000 for…

Don’t ban Michael Jackson’s music – talk about the accusations
Is banning the music of artists accused of reprehensible behaviour the best course of action? Why single out Jackson for…

New home for independent arts as Melbourne Fringe takes over Trades Hall
After 17 years at North Melbourne Town Hall, the Fringe is taking over the license of the Trades Hall bar.…