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Lighting the FUSE on an explosion of community creativity
Growth, change and adaptability are key elements of any creative practice, whether of individual artists or local councils, especially in…
Chinese-speaking students a largely untapped arts audience, says new report
Drawing on a comprehensive survey of 600+ Chinese-speaking students, a new report provides insights and case studies to help arts…
The art of the impossible: International collaboration during COVID
Companies collaborating with Irish and New Zealand colleagues tell us how their productions are forging ahead despite the pandemic. Dogged…
How a passion for political theatre led a drama teacher back to class
Sophie Benassi has gone from being a secondary school drama teacher to the co-Artistic Director of a Canberra theatre company.
How to establish an indie theatre company that endures
It’s inevitable that you’ll make some mistakes along the way, but if you’re considering creating a new indie theatre company,…
Buzz builds as The Hive Collective ready their premiere season
Queensland’s new independent theatre company is staging three plays by Australian female playwrights at Metro Arts’ New Benner Theatre.
Must see performing arts of 2021: Part Two – dance and circus
Our Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts selects more of the shows he’s most excited to see in 2021.
‘This is a pause, not a stop’: lockdown devastating for Perth artists
PICA and Perth Festival have postponed the opening of numerous events, while Fringe World has cancelled five nights worth of…
So you want my arts job? Over 20 careers to consider in 2021
From sound designers and circus riggers to artistic directors and general managers, this popular series looks at a range of…
Made in isolation, student resilience shines in online showcase
A dazzling array of new works made by graduating students at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and…