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UNESCO bid music to Adelaide’s ears
The South Australian capital is angling to join Bogota, Seville, Ghent and Glasgow as the world’s next UNESCO City of…
Political undercurrents surface at 2015 Helpmann Awards
Brisbane Baroque and Les Misérables were the big winners at the Australian entertainment industry’s night of nights.
Sexual harassment 'common' in live music venues
A Government task force will investigate sexual harassment in music venues after a study found three quarters of young people…
A residency that creates time to play
A mainstage theatre invites in an ensemble of artists with and without disability, creating a space to play that's rare…
Going it alone: the art of the solo
Creating a one-woman or one-man show, whether in dance or theatre, is a significant undertaking.
Have performers become disposable?
Branch Nebula’s new work is one of several recent productions to shift the focus away from professional actors on stage.
Sweeney Todd
This vibrant Victorian Opera production of Sondheim’s Penny Dreadful tale about a murderous barber is let down by its wooden…
Malthouse Theatre casts a long Shadow
The company’s Indigenous retelling of King Lear will tour to London thanks to $50,000 from the Victorian Government.
Senate inquiry into arts funding flooded with submissions
The inquiry into the impact of Senator Brandis’ raid on the Australia Council budget has received more than 2000 submissions.
Tips for performing to digital natives
Rowdy, disruptive, lacking in manners and attention spans – the clichés about school-aged audiences are many and varied, but they're…