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How to ace your next audition
12 actors offer advice for making the best impression at an audition and how to avoid putting yourself through the…
Fringe World moves to assist artists after JumpClimb fiasco
With artists owed $200,000 following the collapse of independent event management company, JumpClimb, Fringe World is taking action to assist.
Career spotlight: Composer
Three composers reflect on the influences and events that shaped their careers and offer advice for those following in their…
No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…
Commonwealth Games launches Festival 2018 program
Queensland artists from the dance, circus and contemporary music sectors will perform alongside a range of international talents at Festival…
First Nations performing arts profiled on global stage
JanArtsNYC attracts over 45,000 performing arts leaders and artists to New York, but has lacked an Indigenous focus – until…
Revising old work – is art ever really finished?
To change or keep as is? A director, a playwright, a live artist and a choreographer reflect on revisiting and…
Craig McLachlan leaves Rocky Horror Show following harassment claims
Allegations that McLachlan had sexually harassed his fellow performers in the musical’s 2014 production have led to the actor stepping…
For art's sake, don’t sacrifice your sleep!
Co-founder of the Forest Fringe, Andy Field, warns artists not to mistake exhaustion for success.
Value of the arts demonstrated in new Australian study
Young people’s anxiety levels decrease and their resilience increases when they engage with theatre, new research shows.