David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.

David Burton's Latest Articles

Australian athlete Raygun gave a controversial breakdancing performance in Paris, 2024.
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Raygun, breakdancing and online hate: what next for Australian street dancers?

Raygun's controversial Olympics breakdancing performance has triggered online bullying for the Australian dance community.

Artist Chris Dyke, performing with the signature Banksy heart balloon.
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Banksy inspires innovative new dance work

A decade-long collaboration sees Chris Dyke, a choreographer and dancer with Down syndrome, building a new work inspired by world-famous…

There is a boom in AI creative writing tools.
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5 AI creative writing tools

There is a boom in AI creative writing tools. We've selected five essentials to get you started.

Two panels. On the left is a woman with grey hair wearing a short sleeve green top. On the right is the cover of a book with 'The Crag" written in yellow font and 'Claire Sutherland' in white font against a photo of a rock-climber hanging on to the edge of a cliff.
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Book review: The Crag, Claire Sutherland

A murder mystery set against the cliff faces of Mount Arapiles in Victoria brings new meaning to the term 'cliff-hanger'.

An explosion in romantasy, led by author Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is leaving some Aussie authors behind.
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Is romantasy killing Australian literature?

An explosion in the romantasy genre, led by authors such as Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is…

A theatre with empty seats, positioned here to denote the Australian theatre industry and performing arts sustainability.
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New research in performing arts sustainability

A newly funded research project from Griffith University will partner with companies to develop performing arts sustainability policies.

Australia has many opportunities for playwrights. This photo is of a simple office desk, with a computer, open notepad, and tea cup.
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Exciting opportunities for playwrights

Hardly any theatre companies will accept unsolicited scripts. Most playwrights make their way through prizes and programs. We've gathered this…

With the closure of Booktopia, the Austral;ian book industry is reeling.
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Booktopia is poised to collapse – what next?

Booktopia, Australia's largest online book retailer, went into voluntary administration last week. The industry is reeling.

New Brisbane theatre companies like Ad Astra are providing rich opportunities for locals.

Brisbane theatre alive with new opportunities

New and privately funded Brisbane theatre companies have experienced quick growth as performers search for local opportunities.

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What killed Darlinghurst Theatre Company?

Darlinghurst Theatre Company entered voluntary administration last week. The complex narrative around its decline is a warning for other organisations.

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