Performing Arts
Congealed naturalism: how the dominant mode is smothering innovative theatre
Has a preference for television-style realism resulted in most Australian theatre becoming about as interesting as muesli?
Parrtjima is more than a light festival; it’s a celebration of Country
Some of the world’s oldest cultures merge with the latest digital technology to deliver a light festival in the heart…
How the visual arts are leading Perth Festival
Approached as a considered, curated component rather than as hastily-considered add-ons, Perth Festival offers a fresh model for the visual…
National Art School's future secured
With a 45-year lease locked in and State Significance Organisation status secured, Australia's oldest art school is set to soar…
Vale Paul Blackwell
The popular South Australian actor has died aged 64, after a long battle with cancer.
Vale Dame Margaret Scott
Described as a woman of vision and passion, the founding director of The Australian Ballet School has died aged 96.
Exit Interview: Perth Festival’s Wendy Martin
As her fourth and final festival nears its end, Wendy Martin reflects frankly on her triumphs and challenges in the…
Why the arts sector must commit to real cultural change
Are we really on the cusp of genuine transformation, or is this just more virtue signalling from a sector which…
Top tips for emerging journalists
Whether you're starting out in print or an online publication, or considering a position in radio or TV, here are…
Why the commercial world needs artists
By thinking past your art and focusing on the underlying skills that make you a good artist in the first…