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Not just for the little ones
Theatre designed for very young children can be a bridge to re-engaging audiences distracted by the demands of child-rearing.
Perth venue woes spark public action
Growing concerns about the closure of live music venues in Perth are echoed by the theatre and visual arts sectors.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Instead of wrapping its young audience in cotton wool, this inventive co-production offers them gleefully gruesome thrills.
Beckett Triptych
Performed in the bowels of Adelaide Festival Centre, these three short plays celebrate Beckett’s precise filleting of human experience.
Theatre review: Tommy, Adelaide Festival
Making its world premiere at the Adelaide Festival, this jazz reimagining of The Who’s masterpiece is far from audience-ready.
Theatre review: Azimut, Adelaide Festival
Named after an astronomical term describing a star’s distance from the viewer, this work is remote but beautiful.
Ten essential shows to see at Adelaide Festival
From transcendent video art to exquisite dance, here are our picks of this year's Adelaide Festival of Arts' program.
Dancing with design
As contemporary dance continues to evolve, design is becoming increasingly integrated into the art form.
WA arts after the mining boom
With income from the resource sector declining, what are the implications for arts funding and philanthropy in Western Australia?
What Rhymes with Cars and Girls
Based on Tim Rogers’ first solo album, this hybrid theatre production breathes new life into tired boy-meets-girl clichés.