Performing Arts
We need a national day for the arts (from the archives)
Australia has public holidays for agricultural shows, football finals and a horse race. Why don't the arts have a public…
Theatre review: Home, I’m Darling, Sydney Theatre Company
Two 1950’s enthusiasts discover that the golden era they adore and seek to emulate may be harder to maintain than…
NSW Budget estimates warn of cuts to come
Many of the state's cultural institutions face cuts of up to $13 million in operational funding come 2022-23, according to…
Comedy Review: Ben Kochan – I’m Done It, MICF
Ben Kochan is obviously a comedy lover and observer of the odd – naming his show for an audience member’s…
Comedy Review: Don't Mess With Dummies, MICF
Mixing circus, puppetry and the odd fart joke, the Dummies return with a show that takes you camping even when…
Challenging year marked by expansion of Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
Expanded from three awards to eight, the 2020 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards recognise arts champions across the nation.
Landing in lockdown: how immigration drives artistic adaptation
Three Australian artists explain how they have adapted their practices since arriving in the UK in the midst of the…
The definition trap
Has your creativity left you confined and defined? Verity Johnson looks at how we make the mistake of feeling trapped…
The successor to JobKeeper can’t do its job. There’s an urgent need for JobMaker II
Refashioning JobMaker could save and generate 100,000 to 130,000 jobs over the next six months, argue Renee Fry-McKibbin, Peter M.…
Comedy Review: Best of the Edinburgh Fest, MICF
Three comedians offer a selection of humorous hors d'oeuvres that together combine to make a damn fine comedic meal.