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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.
What science and the arts can teach each other
Not everyone can be Leonardo da Vinci, but working collaboratively across disciplines enriches us all.
Accents on stage: when and why to use them
Accents are an important aspect of the actor’s arsenal but when is it time to fire with both barrels versus…
How not to lose money on your first Fringe show
Advice from the experts on staging a Fringe Festival show without breaking the bank.