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Shock funding cancellations due to AusCo Federal Budget 2015 arts cuts
The impact of last week’s shock cuts to the Australia Council is already being felt across the nation.
Older women’s invisibility explored on stage
The cult of youth and beauty excludes older women, and not everyone wants to be a rosy-cheeked grandma.
Is there a secret to success for new Australian musicals?
With a new musical theatre production based on the life of Ned Kelly set to open this week, we look…
Eight actors take on 100-role challenge
How do you rehearse for a part when you don’t know which character you are playing?
Australia Council puts grants on hold following budget cuts
Timelines for the implementation of the new Six Year Funding for Organisations model are now uncertain.
WA budget a sombre affair for the arts
Funding for regional development and a new museum are the only bright spots in the Barnett government’s 2015-16 budget.
Jazz festival fights on despite core funding loss
Despite having had its funding axed by Queensland’s now-ousted Newman Government, the festival is fighting on.
On-again off-again Depot Theatre cancels early closure plans
After pre-emptively announcing their early closure on Sunday night, Sydney’s Depot Theatre has announced a sudden about-turn.
Depot Theatre blames ‘angry mob’ for its pre-emptive closing
Sydney’s newest independent theatre has announced its closure two months before its official opening.
Six myths preventing people from experiencing your art form
We all know the excuses people make for not attending arts events, but how should we best respond to them?