Festivals
Queer comedians wed to highlight marriage inequality
A gay man and a lesbian walk into a bar – and marry one another, since they can’t marry their…
Angus Brown: To Adventure
The grossly talented Angus Brown returns with another evening of dirty, beautifully constructed and honest stories about the absurd.
Taking the pulse of cabaret
Co-Artistic Director of the 2016 Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Eddie Perfect, reflects on the art form’s health and what the festival…
Biting the hand that funds you
A controversial play about eco-terrorism and climate change is set to reignite debate at this year’s You Are Here festival.
Why we need adaptive resilience
Innovation, change, sustainability – they are words that plague our art landscape today and unless we adapt, we are doomed.
How many no's are there in a yes?
Festival director Jonathan Holloway gives advice on how to conquer the no, and turn it into a yes when asking…
Unveiled: Latest program announcements
From Ipswich to Adelaide, this week's program announcements include festival sneak peeks, national tours and more.
The pitfalls and pleasures of making people laugh
Australian comedians respond to the question: what’s the best and worst thing about forging a career in comedy?
Shifting the stigma of regional arts
Dubbo as host of the national ARTLANDS conference is a strong case for funding regional arts over the metropolitan fringe.
Fringe artists fight for support as festival numbers swell
Despite growing audience at Fringe Festivals, artists are increasingly concerned about the risks and challenges of participating in such events.