Performing Arts
New piano syllabus takes elitism out of exams
The Australian Guild of Music is heralding a new era of piano and instrumental exams, making them more affordable, accessible,…
From Performance Space to Asia TOPA with Jeff Khan
A younger Jeff Khan would have never imagined he might helm the breadth and scale of arts festivals he does…
The joys and challenges of choose your own adventure theatre
From immersive theatre to choose your own adventure cabaret, here are some key considerations for the exhilarating format.
Shifting sands: Shaping the future of Bangarra
As Stephen Page looks to a life beyond the company he has spent more than 30 years leading, Frances Rings…
Musical review: Hairspray
This new production reprises the original classic musical but the large venue dwarfs the spectacle.
Circus review: A Cabaret Somewhere Hot and Sticky
Circa Cairns presented a saucy mix of cabaret and acrobatics, capturing a spectrum of moments between bodies moving and connecting…
Concert review: Tragedy to Triumph
The music may have been full of tragedy but the orchestra was triumphant!
Opportunities and awards
$150,000 portrait prize open for entries, performing arts fellowship for travel, National Biography Award winners and more.
Celebrating 75 years of fine music making
As Queensland Symphony Orchestra marks its 75th birthday, we look back on the Orchestra’s rich history, and towards its future.
Recent theatre audience trends: what’s drawing us in?
As theatre audiences return, their choices reveal some interesting new trends.