Performing Arts

Youth arts sector fights for the future
The defunding of Young People and the Arts Australia last year shocked the youth arts sector; now its members are…

Breathing Monster
A rare Australian performance by French choreographer/performer Myriam Gourfink; striking, unsettling and compelling work.

Hearts and Minds: punters explain why Australian content rools
Research goes beyond the usual statistical breakdowns to document some conversations with Australians about local content.

Australia's richest open painting prize finalists announced
Finalists have been announced for the Bendigo Art Gallery's Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize.

Galleries under the cloak of darkness
The National Gallery of Victoria’s program coordinator Emily Siddons talks Friday Nights at Monet’s Garden.

2013 APRA Music Awards winners announced
Tame Impala, Sia and 360 have added to their recent successes with wins at the 2013 APRA Music Awards.

King Kong
The technology at the heart of this new musical is truly impressive; it’s a shame the same can’t be said…

60th Sydney Film Festival Award Winners
'Only God Forgives' directed by Nicolas Winding Refn has claimed the $60,000 top prize at the 60th Sydney Film Festival…

Unrelenting attacks on creative freedom
The new censorship is a symptom of the lack of respect for cultural freedom and creative expression, also felt by…

Solomon and Marion
Set in a fragile, post-apartheid South Africa, Lara Foot’s play strives to present a story about forgiveness and reconciliation.