Performing Arts
Transitions Film Festival shines spotlight on sustainability
Australia's largest solution-focused sustainability film festival, the Transitions Film Festival, has launched its full program.
Last days of Francis Bacon exhibition
The Art Gallery of NSW are celebrating the last weeks of the Francis Bacon exhibition with some exciting events.
Why creative people are more prone to depression
Science has proven artists are more likely to face depression, especially serious bipolar illness. Is mental instability an inevitable price…
Griffin Theatre Company's new Associate Artist
NIDA's former Head of Playwriting has been appointed Associate Artist at the Griffin Theatre Company.
Russel Crowe to step in as AACTA host
Russell Crowe will replace Hugh Sheridan as the AACTA Awards Ceremony host on 30 January.
France’s National Library wants to buy Sade’s sadistic manuscript
The National Library of France is eager to get its hands on Marquis de Sade’s ‘The 120 Days of Sodom’,…
Russian ballet star in acid attack
Sergei Filin, the artistic director of Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre, is recovering in hospital after a masked man threw acid in…
Canadian author paints dark portrait of Vancouver
A book of short stories by Canadian author Zsuzsi Gartner presents a dark and satirical portrait of Vancouver’s future.
New female director in residence for the Malthouse
The Malthouse Theatre has appointed Roslyn Oades its new female Director-in-Residence in 2013.
Rapper kicked off stage for anti-Obama rant
Rapper Lupe Fiasco lived up to his namesake this week by being thrown off stage during a pre-inauguration event after…