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New theatre inspired by classic tunes
Playwrights pen a playlet that’s only as long as a song for this unusual Red Stitch fundraiser.
Hannah Gadsby vs the myth of white men in hats
The stand-up comedian with an Art History degree explodes the art canon in her new ABC TV series.
Putting the art in SheppARTon
The 18th SheppARTon Festival celebrates the cultural diversity and creativity of the Goulburn Valley.
River of Fundament
As a monumental artistic vision, Matthew Barney’s latest film is admirable, but there’s little about it to actually enjoy.
Kiss of the Chicken King
Lacking both wit and poetry, this production seems an odd inclusion in an international arts festival.
Theatre review: Roman Tragedies, Adelaide Festival
Three Shakespearean plays performed back to back over six hours, and exquisitely performed, makes for electrifying theatre.
Bigmouth
Great political speeches are deftly edited together and powerfully, though sometimes unsubtly, performed in this one man show.
Is your organisation past its use-by date?
Closing your doors doesn't equal failure. Some arts organisations have a natural lifespan and permanence just makes the work moribund.…
Youth circus sector swings in to Adelaide
The South Australian Circus Centre will next week welcome youth circus delegates from across the country.
$10,000 fund for Gold Coast circus artists
The creative development fund is the latest initiative from the City of Gold Coast in the lead up to the…