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I Just Came to Say Goodbye
A potent, considered, and finely crafted work which reminds us how hard it is – and how important – to…
Orpheus
An effervescent retelling of ancient Greek myth, and a transporting delight which evokes the spirit of Paris with élan.
Celebrating 20 years of creative freedom across three dimensions
The Contemporary Sculptors Association, with their Yarra Sculpture Gallery, celebrate two decades of activity in a group show featuring work…
Museum turns Inside Out to adapt to 21st century demands
Behind the scenes tours and immersive and experiential displays of existing collections will help audiences connect with the museum in…
Theatre company thrown a regional lifeline
The loss of Australia Council funding forced a major re-think for Arena Theatre Company, resulting in their newly announced relocation…
Postcard from Junction Arts Festival
From a self-guided evening art walk to site specific dance and live music, Junction has an intimate charm.
Ladies and gentlemen of the audience: what is your verdict?
Audience members get to vote in courtroom dramas which pit our need for entertainment against a range of contemporary legal…
Why the arts sector loves long lead announcements
Revealing the centrepiece of your program months in advance has become a common tactic, but what value do such announcements…
Fringe themes reveal artists’ deepest concerns
Open access festivals like Sydney Fringe and Melbourne Fringe provide a snapshot of the current cultural zeitgeist.
How to create an Australasian city
Arts organisations committed to long-term cultural engagement with the Asia-Pacific have transformed Brisbane; Bjelke-Petersen would barely recognise his old fiefdom.