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Women theatremakers are MTC's focus in 2016
Having achieved gender parity with directors, the company now seeks to expand its Women Directors Program to other aspects of…
Politics and passion: Eamon Flack’s first Belvoir season
Only the third Artistic Director in the company’s 30 year history, Flack’s 2016 season explores history, family and society.
Colonial guilt and the Australian Gothic cast their shadow over 2016 STC season
A judicious mix of classics, new work, and encore productions marks Andrew Upton's swan song as he prepares to hand…
From War & Peace to Hanging Rock
Matthew Lutton’s first season as Malthouse AD encourages audiences to rethink the familiar.
Taking risks where the state companies can’t
Five new Australian works will be presented by Griffin Theatre in 2016, a testament to the flexibility of smaller companies.
Ten reasons you should be attending Brisbane Festival
David Berthold’s first festival as Artistic Director has much to offer: here are our anticipated highlights.
Holding the Man: from page to stage to screen
The ‘monumentally loved’ memoir by Timothy Conigrave is now a feature film: we track its convoluted journey to Australian cinemas.
Rare opportunity for directors’ professional development
Inspired by a successful New York model, Australian directors will gather in Melbourne in October for an intensive nine-day development…
Career spotlight: Stage manager
If you enjoy sticking to schedules, problem-solving, and helping people, this could be the career for you. Four stage managers…
More money for the majors
Seven major performing arts companies have received over $650,000 between them to support international engagement.