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Vale Kevin Jackson
A much-admired acting teacher, actor, director and critic, Jackson’s influence on the theatre sector was significant.
'Anybody can exist in the art world,' says Wyndham Art Prize LEAP winner
Winning the Local Emerging Art Prize at the 2022 Wyndham Art Prize was a validating moment for artist Ivy Mutuku.
On the move: latest sector appointments
Meet Perth Festival’s new Artistic Director, the Executive Director at Darlinghurst Theatre Company, and more.
Theatre, dance and circus highlights 2023: Part 2
Continuing our overview of what’s in store in the coming year for the performing arts, we look at the NT…
Vale Renée Geyer
A soul, jazz, blues and R&B legend, the husky-voiced Renée Geyer has died aged 69.
New regional festival celebrates queer writers
With events across Victoria in centres such as Shepparton, Traralgon, Warrnambool and Geelong, Q-Lit aims to connect the queer community…
On the move: Latest sector appointments
A new CEO for Guildhouse, Bondi Pavilion welcomes Artistic Director, and more.
So you want my arts job: Chorus Master
Paul Fitzsimon has been Opera Australia’s Chorus Master since 2019. Here, he shares the secrets of his trade.
Theatre, dance and circus highlights 2023: part one
Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts casts a critical eye over some of the most promising productions in the year ahead…
Experience the unmissable Adelaide Fringe
Tickets are now on sale for more than 1200 shows from around Australia and the world at this year’s Adelaide…