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Tasmanian theatre talent celebrated at The Errols
Theatre-makers from across the state were recognised at the 2016 Tasmanian Theatre Awards.
What is live art?
Immersive, experiential, unusual – it’s easy to recognise live art when we see it, but how exactly to define it?
Habitus
Australian Dance Theatre’s latest work, the first in 'The Nature Series', examines our domestic arrangements.
The James Plays
Contrasting medieval morality with contemporary dialogue, this magnificently staged trilogy lacks political resonance for Australian audiences.
The Young King
Oscar Wilde’s fairy tale is brought to vivid life in this inventive new Slingsby production.
The Events
David Greig’s script is excellent, but it’s the presence of a different choir on stage every night that truly makes…
Go Down, Moses
Italian theatre-maker Romeo Castellucci’s latest work is brilliant and baffling in equal measure.
Next Wave co-CEO resigns
Meghan Bourke, Executive Director & CEO of Next Wave will part ways with the festival only days before its program…
Festivals: once the circus has left town
What legacy do festivals leave behind them, and how important are such concerns for contemporary festival directors?
Regional communities connected by Festivals Australia funding
More than $750,000 will be distributed among 18 projects through the Ministry for the Art’s latest funding round.