Performing Arts
Child abuse accusations shock Qld arts sector
A senior figure in the performing arts has been charged with multiple sexual offences against boys as young as 12…
Circus review: From Old Things, Circa Cairns
Marvels from a First Nations-led, Cairns-based contemporary circus.
Opera review: A Celebration of Opera by Voxalis
The finale to Voxalis’ inaugural program for 2022 offered a tantalising mix of opera favourites with some welcome lesser-known repertoire.
Dance review: Dance X part 3
Dance as reflection and provocation in the last of the commissioned series.
A national body for First Nations arts and culture
A new report borne out of consultations with the sector will move forward the idea of a national body for…
Why ‘autobiographical art’ is making a comeback
Though autobiographical art dropped out of favour for some time, there’s been a welcome resurgence of art that explores lived…
Dance review: SITU-8:CITY
Unusual site-specific dance works that respond to a key element from a film.
Theatre review: Boy, Lost
The true story of a boy snatched from his mother’s arms and their journey back to one another makes for…
Theatre review: The Lovers
Bell Shakespeare's first musical is fun and sparkly, but hasn't quite worked out its target audience.
Theatre review: One Hour No Oil
A powerful exploration of intimacy, masculinity and economic disenfranchisement in modern day Australia.