Tasmania

Blue Cow Theatre to take its final bow
Lacking secure government support, the Hobart-based Blue Cow has decided to bow out on its own terms.

Performing Lines Sector Day 2023
The annual conversation and discussion day for Tasmania-based creatives explored key initiatives and issues, while also welcoming new creatives to…

Hobart to host new comedy festival in 2024
Building on Hobart’s strong local comedy scene and presented by the team behind Dark Mofo, the new festival will run…

Festival review: The Unconformity, Queenstown
The Unconformity is a festival that interacts with the Queenstown landscape in unexpected ways.

After collective efforts, Hobart recognised as new UNESCO City of Literature
A five-year ambition has come to fruition thanks to the efforts of the City of Hobart's literary community.

Summer festival season heats up as programs launch nationwide
Adelaide, Perth and Sydney Festivals launched their 2024 programs this week, with Mona Foma waiting eagerly in the wings.

Arts organisations say they want to be ‘cultural leaders’ – but are they living up to their goals?
Should our leading arts companies take a stand more often?

Exhibition reviews: Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World, Jean-Luc Moulène and Teams, and Jónsi Hrafntinna (Obsidian), Mona
The newest triple bill of exhibitions at Mona can make you believe in the transcendent power of art, all over…

Theatre review: The Paper Escaper, Theatre Royal Studio, Hobart
The Paper Escaper follows the adventures of a character who wants to leave a pop-up book and write their own…

Dark Mofo on hold for 2024 quoting ‘rising costs’
A statement released by Dark Mofo says the Hobart festival will reset in 2024 but that Winter Feast and the…