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Mermaid reimagining makes for dark drama
Canberra playwright Emma Gibson has reimagined Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic tale of love, pain and sacrifice.
Making money while making ‘em laugh
Sustaining a career in comedy involves more than just being funny.
No northern lights for Dark Mofo
The winter festival’s plans for a Launceston program have been cancelled due to the lack of a sustainable business model.
Melbourne Opera revisits Madame Butterfly
Director Caroline Stacey is revisiting her acclaimed 2004 production of Giacomo Puccini's immortal opera.
Former child soldier receives inaugural arts scholarship
The Arts & Cultural Development Scholarship for Refugee Youth was made possible by a generous bequest.
Adelaide Festival Centre defends itself
Last week ArtsHub published an op-ed outlining artists' grievances with Adelaide Festival Centre. How did the AFC respond?
You Are Here showcases Canberra’s indie arts scene
This young festival shows us that the national capital's creative communities are alive and kicking.
Actor Wendy Hughes dead at 61
News of her death, apparently from cancer, was announced by actor Bryan Brown on stage at the Wharf 1 Theatre.
Tom Malone Prize 2014 awarded in WA
The Art Gallery of Western Australia has announced the winner of the 2014 Tom Malone Prize for contemporary glass artists.
Animosity in Adelaide
What has the Adelaide Festival Centre done to annoy so many of its city’s artists?