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Vampire dance a delicate situation
South Australian choreographer Lina Limosani’s latest work is a darkly poetic response to death and the afterlife.
‘Addiction to buildings’ hurting outdoor work
Is a focus on ticketed events and existing venues hindering the growth of companies working in non-traditional spaces?
Six Degrees revamp VCA's Grant Street Theatre
Formerly home to student performances, Grant Street is set to become Melbourne’s latest destination bar.
Do we need a National Indigenous Theatre?
The new conversation about a National Australian Theatre has a feeling of deja vu for Indigenous performers who have long…
Chunky Move commissions are unstoppable
Three dance talents present their latest choreographic works in this triple bill commissioned as part of the Next Move program.
Young performers grapple with mortality and manhood
A new series of forums presented by St Martins Youth Arts Centre explores young people’s thoughts about death and masculinity.
NICA and Flying Fruit Flies join forces to strengthen circus sector
The two national schools have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to strengthen career pathways for circus students.
Turner biopic delights at Cannes
Mike Leigh’s new film about the English landscape painter has delighted critics at the Cannes Film Festival.
Arts in special education receives boost in WA
Sensorium Theatre has received $202,000 funding for multi-sensory arts projects created for young people with special needs.
Community radio spared the axe
$17.7M funding for the community broadcasting sector confirmed in the 2014 Federal Budget.