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Cultural diversity the focus of new Playwriting Australia initiative
The Lotus Asian-Australian Playwriting Project provides training and mentoring for would-be playwrights.
Chooky Dancers: coming soon to a theatre near you
From their home on Elcho Island, the acclaimed dance group are readying for an eight-month, five-state tour.
Fundraising challenging for small to mediums, says Vitalstatistix
The Port Adelaide company has launched their 30th anniversary fundraiser with the support of the State Government.
2013 Green Room Awards nominations announced
Always sure to generate debate, the nominations for Melbourne’s 2013 stage productions are especially contentious this year.
Brisbane Festival announces new artistic director
La Boite’s loss is the Festival’s gain as its Artistic Director/CEO steps up to a new role.
New independent theatre festival for Perth
West Australian theatre and dance productions will be showcased in a new initiative at the Subiaco Arts Centre.
Are Nazis ever okay?
A Hitler-themed burlesque performance at the Canberra Fringe may have good intentions but can a Holocaust context ever be funny…
Cock
Mike Bartlett’s play about sex, identity and relationships is engaging and contemporary, but not entirely successful.
Future looks bright for Melbourne arts precinct
Melbourne's Southbank arts precinct will enjoy a new burst of life under recommendations announced today.
Back to Back’s Ganesh to make Sydney debut
This remarkable interrogation of the act of storytelling and the ownership of tales will delight audiences at Carriageworks.