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Theatre community mourns Betty Burstall
Tributes for La Mama's founder continue to flow, as the Australian theatre community mourns one of its most significant figures.
New competition from established venues
Many performing arts centres now operate as producers rather than as venues for hire, creating competition with their tenants.
Youth arts sector fights for the future
The defunding of Young People and the Arts Australia last year shocked the youth arts sector; now its members are…
King Kong
The technology at the heart of this new musical is truly impressive; it’s a shame the same can’t be said…
Vale Betty Burstall
The founder of Melbourne’s iconic La Mama Theatre passed away on Friday afternoon, aged 87.
New initiative for Indigenous musicians set to open in Broome
Program aims to strengthen links between Indigenous and mainstream music industry and assist in establishing long-term careers.
Culture clash: death raises disturbing questions
Was the media's failure to report appropriately about the death of Yunupingu ignorance or disregard for Indigenous culture?
Pay dispute of monstrous proportions
The early closure of The Addams Family in Sydney has ramifications beyond a simple pay dispute between its producers and…
Yothu Yindi frontman dies aged 56
The former Australian of the Year died overnight at his home in the northeast Arnhem Land community of Yirrkala.
Soul-searching expected at Theatre Forum
Cultural diversity and the marginalising of young people’s theatre are on the agenda for the Australian Theatre Forum this month.