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Why 'suburban' is no longer a dirty word
The evolution of our cities has resulted in the rise of arts centres in the very same suburbs that artists…
Introducing David Shirley – WAAPA’s new Director
Describing himself as having ‘a passion for pedagogy,’ Professor David Shirley is keen to promote WAAPA on the world stage…
Hamilton to open in Sydney in 2021
The mega-hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda will make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in March 2021.
Board member with limited arts experience takes key Black Swan role
The abrupt announcement that board member Danielle Norrish will replace Natalie Jenkins as Executive Director of Black Swan State Theatre…
Future-proofing the arts in unsettled times
Speakers and participants at the 2019 Creative State Summit will discuss the future of the creative industries and the role…
A hunger for place: why local stories resonate with regional audiences
Instead of making works parochial, specificity makes them unique.
Review: Bonachela / Nankivell / Lane, Arts Centre Melbourne
At its best, this triple bill celebrating Sydney Dance Company’s 50th anniversary is bold, inventive, joyous and memorable.
Labor arts policy welcomed by sector
A national Indigenous theatre company, restored funding for the Australia Council, and a focus on the centrality of the artist…
How retelling stories makes them timeless
Repetition builds the canon, which is why it’s so important to remount rarely seen works like The Torrents and Cloudstreet.
Greens launch arts policy in election lead-up
$150 million to employ artists in schools as part of a scheme to foster young people’s creativity, and restoring Australia…