Features
Welcoming phones in the theatre
Technology is giving audiences back their voice, prompting some theatre companies to embrace their digital critics.
Why digital literacy is so important for the jobs of the future
With automation a real threat to future jobs, school curricula have to keep up with the times.
Injury and the arts: planning for pain
Sooner or later, dancers and circus artists will hurt themselves. But what is the cost when the show goes on…
More work but no more income: the writer's lot
While technology has altered the publishing and writing landscape and broadened opportunities, when it comes to writers' incomes not much…
Creating new work under festival pressure
A composer, a choreographer and a theatre-maker reflect on the challenges of creating original work in the context of an…
So you want to apply for funding?
Daunted by the prospect of applying for arts funding? Here's five tips to get you on track.
Eight ways to maximise your audience data
You don't need extensive research. Use the data you can obtain easily to advantage and get the most out of…
Circus and politics: a very Australian mix
We may think of politically-oriented circus productions as a recent development, but they can be traced back to the late…
Ten shows to see at Melbourne Festival
As the Melbourne Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary, we select our program highlights for 2015, among them iconic voices Toni…
Choir: cheaper than hospital and just as essential
Researchers are measuring the value of arts engagement against psychiatric care and counting the benefits.