David Burton
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Book review: Audition, Katie Kitamura
Competing narratives and slippery notions of truth.

Outrage and fear: QUT's cuts following a national trend
QUT's announcement of changes to its performing arts programs comes at a time when courses may be suffering a crisis…

Why the 'career ladder' is outdated for artists (and what to do instead)
For artists, career ladders are outdated and potentially dangerous ideas. Adopting a more latticed approach can help build a more…

How it began: The Narrow Road to the Deep North
One of the most celebrated novels of the 21st century, Richard Flanagan's 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' is…

Lady Gaga, Albanese and dynamic ticket pricing: Aussies want answers
With tickets starting at $300, Australian Lady Gaga fans are the latest to ask the Government for intervention in regulating…

Cate Blanchett wants to quit acting
Cate Blanchett announces plans to quit acting to pursue other passions.

5 tips for breaking your phone addiction
Almost every study finds that phones impair rather than boost creativity. Here are some quick tips to get you off…

Audiences exposed to mould at Redland Performing Arts Centre
Audience members who attended the concert hall at Redland Performing Arts Centre may have been exposed to mould as a…

5 Australian plays that feel like Netflix's Adolescence
One of the most talked about shows of the year, Netflix's 'Adolescence' feels closer to theatre than TV, with themes…

Ticket chaos as Australian fans pay big for Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is returning to Australia for the first time in 11 years, and fans are paying hundreds of dollars…