Richard Watts
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Knowing when it's time to go (from the archives)
Arts industry figures share their stories about knowing when it's time to seek the next challenge, and how to handle…
Vale Anne Phelan, actor and activist
Remembered for her integrity and generosity as much as for her long stage and screen career, the actor Anne Phelan…
The long term damage of harassment
Speaking out about sexual harassment and assault in the arts sector can be frightening. Here, three women describe the personal…
An acting school committed to developing the whole actor
Graduates from Actors Centre Australia’s Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage and Screen) travel far in the industry, and quickly. Their…
Go behind the scenes on World Ballet Day
Now in its sixth year, World Ballet Day is a global celebration of dance and a unique look at a…
Breaking down silos builds good cultural leadership
‘Some of my most meaningful mentors have been from entirely unrelated industries,’ says Tina Walsberger, Edinburgh International Festival’s Marketing and…
Eight new dance commissions compete for $50,000 Keir Award
The biennial Keir Choreographic Award is dedicated to the commissioning of new choreographic work and promoting innovative, experimental and cross-artform…
Keeping fresh and focussed in a long term role (from our archives)
It's the perennial question: how do you stay motivated in a job that you love after years? This classic article…
Exit interview: Melbourne International Arts Festival’s Jonathan Holloway
As his fourth and final MIAF enters its last week, Holloway reflects on his time in Melbourne and what working…
Cultural Ministers agree to new performing arts framework
Brisbane’s Circa have been invited to become a Major Performing Arts company as the MPA Framework itself is set to…