Performing Arts
This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
Listening to the desert speak and answering with art, song, music and culture
September is the ideal time for cultural tourists to visit Central Australia, thanks to the annual Desert Festival and Desert…
After a solid debut, Now or Never reveals 2024 program
Promising highlights include the homecoming of Marco Fusinato’s monstrous Venice Biennale work and a four-night music line-up at the Royal…
Has RISING risen only to face a future fall?
While celebrating record attendance and strong sales, RISING’s future still seems uncertain.
Dance review: Horizon, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s darkly beautiful new production draws upon the ancient roots of both Australian and New Zealand First Nations…
Opportunities and awards
Entries open for digital literary award, plus winners of Art Handlers' Awards at the National Portrait Gallery and Creative Australia…
Darlinghurst Theatre Company placed into voluntary administration
The company made the surprise announcement online.
Driving cultural ambition with touring performances and global partnerships
Hong Kong is driving its arts and cultural strategy with touring performances to Australia and a global partnership with Art…
Theatre review: The Woman in Black, QPAC
A powerful production of this acclaimed British thriller has commenced its Australian nationwide tour.Â
Theatre review: Death in the Pantheon, Flight Path Theatre
The latest production from Sydney’s Upper Crass Theatre Company is somewhat flawed – but not without its charms.Â