Writing and Publishing
Why now is the right time to insure yourself
We insure our cars, our homes, our computers and even our pets, so why don’t Australian workers insure their lives…
Australia is shattering its creative future
The cutting of selected programs for VET help it is indicative of Australia's aversion to creative pursuits.
Arts education cuts leave sector fuming
Plans to cut the number of tertiary arts courses eligible for student loans from 70 to just 13 have shocked…
On thin ice: making a new art form
What happens when the art form you love is cringe-worthy? You remake it in a contemporary manner.
What your (funding) partners want from you, but may be too polite to ask
No, they are not doing it solely out of the goodness of their hearts. Arts funders have their own agendas.
The brave new world of the independent producer
When we think of "producing," we often think "institution" but independent producers have a huge opportunity to create capacity and…
How to write, direct and produce your own script
The trifecta of the performing arts is writing, directing and producing. Here’s what AFTT lecturers Sean O’Riordan and Andrew Lawrence…
Dissecting the Dylan Nobel controversy
Dylan's Nobel Prize in Literature has been variously described as an inspired choice, a thoughtless slight to real writers or…
Creepy clowns obscure the value of real clowning
The current craze for creepy clowns is a sad reminder that real clowning is a misunderstood art.
Career spotlight: Playwright
Three Australian playwrights reflect on their careers and how they got to where they are today, as well as offering…