New South Wales
$5.5M allocated for performing arts touring
$5.5 million for 16 creative projects visiting 151 locations around Australia has been allocated in the latest Playing Australia round.
Live arts insurance scheme urgently needed
As Omicron hinders long awaited performing arts rebounds, the need for a Federal live arts insurance scheme intensifies.
Theatre review: Lizzie, Hayes Theatre
A queer retelling of the notorious true-crime case in small town America in 1892.
Playing a part beyond allyship with Black Brass
By recentring the African experience in an Australian context, this production suggests new models of participation and reciprocity.
NSW announces events fund to ease COVID disruption
The Perrottet Government’s Event Saver Fund will enable organisers to pay staff and suppliers and recover costs caused by COVID…
Theatre review: Six: The Musical, Sydney Opera House
Not for historical purists, this musical is more an ode to sisterhood.
Theatre review: Girl from the North Country, Theatre Royal Sydney
A musical but albeit a low-key one with a murky palette and Bob Dylan's lesser known songs.
Dance review: Mirage, Campbelltown Arts Centre
Dance and music collude to conjure forth refractions of memories.
Understanding the year of glass in 2022
The cheat's guide to all things glass in Australia for 2022, from what’s hot, where to see it and where…
Archibald-winning artist Craig Ruddy dies from COVID-19
Five time Archibald Prize finalist, painter Craig Ruddy has died from coronavirus complications.