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Strengthening career paths for playwrights
Progressing from fringe theatres to mainstages is not the only career path for playwrights, nor should it be.
Beyond Bowie
The echoes and influences of David Bowie continue to reverberate through popular culture. With an exhibition of Bowie memorabilia soon…
MTC denies NEON cancellation rumours
The festival of independent theatre remains a key element of the company’s programming says Brett Sheehy.
The Last Supper
Part theatre, part ritual, this work by British company Reckless Sleepers is a fascinating and moving meditation on death and…
ACT Government releases new arts policy and economic impact study
Feedback from more than 300 organisations and individuals has helped shape the new policy, which focus on collaboration, innovation, diversity…
Opera House and Fruit Flies announce new partnership
The three year partnership will deliver performance and training opportunities for both organisations.
Career spotlight: Costume designer
Three established costume designers reflect on their careers, describe a typical day, and offer advice for would-be designers.
Music really doth hath charms to soothe a savage breast
Heart disease, depression and anxiety may be alleviated by listening to the right composers, a UK study has found.
Here they are! NPEA draft guidelines released
The Federal Government has released guidelines on how it will spend the money it has taken from the Australia Council…
How to get your work into international festivals
Jonathan Holloway, Artistic Director in-waiting of Melbourne Festival, describes his programming vision and offers advice for artists hoping to be…