Performing Arts

The Rake’s Progress and other theatre design challenges
Elizabethan audiences sat between the legs of those behind. Today’s audiences expect leg room and clear sight lines.

Paper finds a new niche
In the internet age, paper is becoming the province of obscure and eclectic niche subjects.

A Clockwork Orange
This stage adaptation has its merits, but will disappoint those looking for the strong messages of book or film.

Moron to Moron
Travel book, adventure memoir, epistolary paean to a friendship, every-man’s guide to cross-country cycling.

Burlesque Bordello
In a non-descript house perched on the corner of their street live Mr and Mrs Jones; a typical 1950s couple…

AGNSW appoints new Director of Collections
The Art Gallery of NSW has announced the appointment of Suhanya Raffel as its new Director of Collections.

Legally Blonde
Making movies into musicals is all the rage. This oneis a fantastic example of how to successfully translate a film…

MSO tightens the strings following revenue loss
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has announced a deficit of nearly $800,000 for 2012.

Adelaide enlists heavyweights for festival season
A sneak peak at Adelaide Festival 2014 promises innovative contemporary art for the festival city.

Gotye loses money to somebody he used to know
'Somebody That I Used To Know' won two Grammys for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year but…