Theatre
Lighting the FUSE on an explosion of community creativity
Growth, change and adaptability are key elements of any creative practice, whether of individual artists or local councils, especially in…
Theatre Review: Grand Gesture, La Mama Theatre
Grand Gesture robustly satirises the romantic narrative.
Are local artists enough to save our festivals without international headliners?
Can 'hyperlocal' arts programming save Australia’s previously thriving festival scene? Or are audiences still looking for the big names from…
The art of the impossible: International collaboration during COVID
Companies collaborating with Irish and New Zealand colleagues tell us how their productions are forging ahead despite the pandemic. Dogged…
Theatre Review: Macbeth, Australian Shakespeare Company
There is nothing quite like a dazzling production of a timeless Shakespeare classic to invigorate and restore.
How to establish an indie theatre company that endures
It’s inevitable that you’ll make some mistakes along the way, but if you’re considering creating a new indie theatre company,…
Buzz builds as The Hive Collective ready their premiere season
Queensland’s new independent theatre company is staging three plays by Australian female playwrights at Metro Arts’ New Benner Theatre.
Theatre Review: Naked and Screaming, La Boite Theatre
A title as suggestive as Naked and Screaming sets you in for a hot and steamy play. Instead, playwright Mark…
‘This is a pause, not a stop’: lockdown devastating for Perth artists
PICA and Perth Festival have postponed the opening of numerous events, while Fringe World has cancelled five nights worth of…
Performance review: Bhoomi: Our Country (Sydney Festival)
A collective of musicians, dancers and writers weave ancient texts, myths and traditions into a recital exploring collective connection to…