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Name change follows artist's departure from Back to Back project
An eleventh hour name change to a forthcoming work from Back to Back Theatre reflects the uncertain nature of devised…
Could you make more money doing kids shows?
The Wiggles made it look easy, but what are the realities of making a living from children’s entertainment?
Diversity takes centre stage in Griffin's 2014 season
Lee Lewis’s inaugural program as Artistic Director explores the breadth and depth of the Australian experience.
Launceston fights back against MONA tourist drain
David Walsh’s privately owned contemporary art gallery has become a major draw card for Tasmania, but it's a two-edged sword.
Next government gets arts priorities from sector
With the Coalition leading in the polls, a new arts coalition is fighting to protect the sector and has drawn…
Is it still Fringe if it’s curated?
The open access model ensures that the Fringe spirit is truly represented.
Are you funnier than a small dog?
In a quintessential Fringe performance, a group of alternative comedians will try to avoid being upstaged by a dog.
Who suffers when theatres go dark?
Despite the best intentions of producers, and the hopes of cast and crew, sometimes shows close early. As a worker,…
Art-making would count for Centrelink: Greens
New Greens policies would help young and emerging artists forge a career by providing support through the welfare system.
Archie Roach song now part of ‘the nation’s memory’
A ballad about the Stolen Generation is among 10 songs added to National Archive's registry of culturally significant recordings.