Performing Arts
The Possibilities
SIDETRACK THEATRE: ‘The Possibilities’ is a collection of 10 short plays, or a play in 10 short scenes, which contemplates…
Jonathan Mills State of the Arts Lecture
STATE OF THE ARTS LECTURE: Mills told the large audience in the NGV’s Great Hall that if they were expecting…
Do Not Go Gentle
FORTYFIVEDOWNSTAIRS: The inspiration for Do Not Go Gentle is Dylan Thomas’ well known poem about the fierce and desperate longing…
Noel Staunton's Brisbane Festival
Noel Staunton is a highly esteemed arts producer, who has worked successfully in the Australian arts scene for the past…
In defence of the Australia Council
A recent call for an overhaul of the Australia Council misses the real culprit. If Australian cultural policy is in…
Sharman Pretty: From Start to Finish
VCAM: Since funding cuts in 2005 the VCA began a tumultuous journey of mergers and staff cuts and their continuation…
South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LIVING ARTISTS FESTIVAL: From July 30 to August 22, South Australia’s artists are exhibiting themselves, in a good…
VCAM's New Conservatorium of Music
VCAM: Last Friday, in a sudden turn of events, Melbourne University’s Faculty of VCA and Music (VCAM) was split in…
Victorian Opera: Julius Caesar
VICTORIAN OPERA: Julius Caesar tells of the Roman leader's arrival in Egypt, fresh from victory over his rival, Pompeo. Cleopatra…
Kate Jennings:Exposing distant parts
MILDURA WRITERS' FESTIVAL: Kate Jennings walks into the hotel foyer for our interview with eyes sweeping for contact, her iPad…