Performing Arts

Theatre review: Choir Boy, National Theatre of Parramatta
Featuring transcendent a cappella singing, the production is nevertheless grounded by its sensitive reflection on the intersection of race and…

Theatre review: Not All Dictators, La Mama
A raucous production with an ambitious political message that doesn’t quite hit the mark.

Music review: Everywhen, Perth Festival
A mesmerising aural experience created by dozens of objects in perpetual motion.

Performance review: Equations of a Falling Body, Perth Festival
Choreographic work that takes risks in its exploration of the liminal states between comedy and anxiety.

Circus review: The Wet, Cairns Performing Arts Centre
A First Nations led ensemble turns to the force and beauty of nature for its inspiration.

Dealing with disrespect
Have you experienced disrespect in the workplace as an arts professional? We speak with those who have, and take on…

Death through the lens of art
With a new dance work casting death as a maternal figure, we take the opportunity to ask why isn’t there…

A word of advice for our era: 'Never be surprised'
With a sector in full bloom, strategic arts consultant Penny Miles reveals her optimism for the future and explains how…

Exit interview: Chris Bendall, Critical Stages Touring
Chris Bendall reflects on nine years at Critical Stages as he shifts his focus from national to local, with a…

Ways digital transformation is taking place in the cultural sector
From heritage institutions adopting R&D methodology to adapting live theatre for the screen, there are myriad ways of integrating digital…