Performing Arts
Theatre review: Shrapnel, fortyfivedownstairs
A production that celebrates Natalie Gamsu and invites the Jewish South African community to recall memories of their formative years.
Theatre review: Samuel Beckett and the Rainbow Girl, St Martin’s Theatre
A new play exploring Irish novelist James Joyce’s Paris years in the 1920s.
This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
Listening to the desert speak and answering with art, song, music and culture
September is the ideal time for cultural tourists to visit Central Australia, thanks to the annual Desert Festival and Desert…
After a solid debut, Now or Never reveals 2024 program
Promising highlights include the homecoming of Marco Fusinato’s monstrous Venice Biennale work and a four-night music line-up at the Royal…
Has RISING risen only to face a future fall?
While celebrating record attendance and strong sales, RISING’s future still seems uncertain.
Dance review: Horizon, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s darkly beautiful new production draws upon the ancient roots of both Australian and New Zealand First Nations…
Opportunities and awards
Entries open for digital literary award, plus winners of Art Handlers' Awards at the National Portrait Gallery and Creative Australia…
Darlinghurst Theatre Company placed into voluntary administration
The company made the surprise announcement online.
Driving cultural ambition with touring performances and global partnerships
Hong Kong is driving its arts and cultural strategy with touring performances to Australia and a global partnership with Art…