Performing Arts
Opportunities and awards
WA Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund open for applications, plus Yalingwa Fellowship announced and nominations for the 2022 Matilda Awards!
Concert review: If It Be Your Will: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, Jonesway Theatre
A tribute to the singer-songwriter through poetry and song.
Theatre review: The Priestess of Morphine, Blue Room Theatre
A hauntingly beautiful contemporary opera from Tenth Muse Initiative.
Theatre review: A Broadcast Coup, Ensemble Theatre
Misogyny and gender inequality in the media – a continuing story.
Theatre review: One Woman Show, Sydney Opera House
A parodic exploration of well-worn tropes of female-led storytelling.
Turning dark days into comedy
Three comedians explore how they tackle difficult autobiographical material in their festival shows.
Theatre review: Trophy Boys, fortyfivedownstairs
Melbourne-based theatre company, The Maybe Pile, tackles privilege, power and high school debating for 2023 Midsumma Festival.
Performance review: House of the Heart, Melbourne Chinese Museum
The spectacular Dragon Gallery at Melbourne’s Chinese Museum provides a lush background for a cabaret show about home, love and…
Theatre review: Family Values, Queensland Theatre
All values and opinions are brought to the table at this family gathering.
How skills development in the performing arts can aid long-term recovery
After the initial scramble to put shows back on the stage, it’s time to think about sustainable long-term recovery and…