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Biting the hand that funds you
A controversial play about eco-terrorism and climate change is set to reignite debate at this year’s You Are Here festival.
Melbourne celebrates at Green Room Awards
More than 60 awards were presented across seven categories at Melbourne's performing arts industry awards.
Key theatre company undead but not buried
No official announcement has been made but sources describe a well-known Australian theatre company as ‘kaput in all but name’.
AusCo 4-year funding results to be announced in May
The program was previously intended to be a six-year funding cycle until a Brandis-shaped spanner was thrown into the works…
The pitfalls and pleasures of making people laugh
Australian comedians respond to the question: what’s the best and worst thing about forging a career in comedy?
Youth theatre companies under pressure in shrinking sector
Only three of 13 youth performing arts companies received project funding from the AusCo for 2016 but it's not always…
Every Brilliant Thing
Even if you dread audience participation, this charming, moving show is sure to win you over while it simultaneously breaks…
Fringe artists fight for support as festival numbers swell
Despite growing audience at Fringe Festivals, artists are increasingly concerned about the risks and challenges of participating in such events.
ArtsPeak calls for Government response to Senate Inquiry
The Federal Government has yet to respond to recommendations from the Senate Inquiry into the Brandis cuts.
From major to minor: the new resource exchange
From providing temporary office space to enabling new performance contexts, the resources of a major can be a godsend for…