Performing Arts
This week's arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week, plus latest winners to wrap…
Exit interview: Virginia Lovett, Executive Director, MTC
After 10 years at Melbourne Theatre Company, co-CEO Virginia Lovett looks back on her tenure and considers the future.
Circus Oz announces new General Manager
‘It fills me with joy and excitement to become part of the Circus Oz family,’ says producer and director Alonso…
Theatre review: Enlightenment
A visually stunning masterpiece of rare intelligence, social commentary and razor-sharp wit.
Opera Australia appoints Jo Davies as Artistic Director
The award-winning Welsh director will relocate to Australia in late 2023; Lindy Hume will curate an 2024 summer season in…
Opera review: A Christmas Carol
Victorian Opera’s updated Melburnian take on Dickens’ classic morality tale brings a new perspective to the social problems of our…
Dance review: PIECES 2022
An experimental wonder displaying the radical power of contemporary dance.
'First Casualty' and Australian Drama
Christopher Johnston's play should be the theatre event of the year, with a long tour ahead of it, argues Julian…
Connections, projects and updates: Tasmania’s Performing Arts Sector Day
Lesley Graham reports on the discussions and conversations to emerge from the third Performing Arts Sector Day held in Launceston,…
When a commission is spent on engagement, not outcome
The conclusion of TextaQueen’s latest exhibition prompts consideration of the value of a significant commission.