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Empty Tanks, Empty Seats: Why Australia’s Performing Arts Sector Says the Pressure Feels Like COVID Again

For years, the resilience of Australia’s performing arts sector has rested on movement. It depends on artists travelling vast distances,…

2 months ago

What is the Real Value of Awards Season?

Awards have long occupied a curious space within the theatre industry. They are at once celebratory and contentious, capable of…

2 months ago

Ngoc Phan on the Balance of Bringing TORCH THE PLACE to Queensland Theatre

Behind the chaos, clutter and dark comedy of TORCH THE PLACE lies something far more tender, and unsettling, a story…

2 months ago

Simone Sault Gives a Glimpse Behind the Mastery of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Few productions carry the enduring appeal asTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, a work that has captivated audiences across generations with…

2 months ago

The Artist’s Lab’s Broadway and West End Experience Returns in 2026 with a Focus on Craft, Confidence and Career Longevity

There is no shortage of training programs promising access, inspiration and industry insight for emerging performers, but what continues to…

3 months ago

Dressed to Impress: Sophie Montague Takes Centre Stage in THE PROM

There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that mean something. The Prom sits firmly in the second…

3 months ago

What Will be the Impact of the War in the Middle-East on Australian Theatre

Theatre has always existed in conversation with the world around it, but rarely does a conflict so geographically distant feel…

3 months ago

QYO Presents VISONS OF THE SUPERNATURAL at the Baton of Simon Hewett

In a time shaped by global uncertainty, rising tension and an increasingly complex social landscape, the role of the arts…

3 months ago

QYO Alumni Belita Fletcher Joins Board as QYO Marks 60 Years

When Queensland Youth Orchestras announced the appointment of one Belita Fletcher its own alumni to the board, it marked more…

3 months ago

World Premiere: I HATE MEN AS READ BY MEN Set to Ignite Newcastle Fringe

A book once banned in France for being “too radical” is about to land in a Newcastle pub with a…

3 months ago