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Hate transmuted into theatrical gold in new staged reading of The Laramie Project
A Sydney reading of the verbatim play about Matthew Shepard’s murder will feature Shepard’s father, Dennis, reading his courtroom statement.
New musical celebrates Australian inventiveness
The creation of the black box flight recorder is the focus of a new musical theatre production opening at QPAC…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
A new CEO for Design Tasmania, new Board appointments announced by the Federal Government, and more.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra announces five-year regional commitment
Education, health and wellbeing, and a commitment to First Nations people underpin the Orchestra’s new regional focus.
Vale Frank van Straten AM
The renowned theatre historian, archivist, author and performing arts devotee has died, aged 87.
Transforming pain into passion: the inspiring power of great music
Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s May and June concerts feature an inspiring mix of works as well as fascinating fusions of classical…
How live performance brings HSC texts to vivid, unforgettable life
Actor Mark Barry returns to his alma mater, the Actors Centre Australia (ACA) to act in Beckett’s ‘Waiting for Godot’…
Vale Sir Andrew Davis
The MSO’s Conductor Laureate died on Saturday aged 80.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
We welcome a new Artistic Director, a Chief Curator and new Board appointments in this week’s round-up of Australian arts…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
An abrupt departure at Museums Victoria, a new AD at Barking Gecko, and more.