Melbourne
New biennial festival puts dance in the FRAME
FRAME: A biennial of dance will present a broad picture of contemporary dance practices across live performances, talks, labs, films,…
New program and personnel prove a gamechanger for Musica Viva
Musica Viva's renewal after COVID offers a tantalising program of collaborations and new directions.
Theatre review: The Mentor
An engaging two-hander that explores sexism and ageism in the acting world.
Theatre review: A Christmas Carol
Forget about the other Melbourne theatre shows on offer, with David Wenham as Scrooge, this is the one to catch!
Exhibition review: China – The past is present
How a country's past informs its present through the lens of artists and creators spanning centuries.
$2 million bequest for independent dance sector is 'truly unprecedented'
Fellowships for 10 mid-career artists and 10 independent artists are 'potentially life changing,' says choreographer Lucy Guerin.
Australia’s longest-running actor training program has been renewed
Dr Jo Loth, Director of Drama at The National Drama School, discusses her approach to actor training and the rationale…
Multicultural museums amplify visibility by ‘hooking up'
When a social enterprise organisation lends its clout to celebrate diversity in the museum sector – a bit of magic…
Theatre review: Emilia
A little known 17th century poet is reimagined through a contemporary feminist lens.
Barbara Hepworth: tribute to a hard-won career
A long-overdue solo exhibition of the works of British sculptor Barbara Hepworth at Heide opens up the nuances and achievements…