Performing Arts

Is winning Eurovision all about the right lyrics?
There's a secret code to Eurovision-winning lyrics according to the University of Winchester's Glenn Fosbraey.

In conversation with Sir Simon Rattle
On the eve of the LSO's Australian tour, Sir Simon Rattle discussed life and music with ABC presenter, Martin Buzacott.

Music review: London Symphony Orchestra: Adams, Debussy and Ravel, QPAC
A beautifully crafted program, meticulously played by one of the world’s great orchestras and conducted by the inimitable Sir Simon…

Music review: London Symphony Orchestra: Gustav Mahler, QPAC
Accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle’s superlative conducting of Mahler was a night not only to remember…

Vale Barry Humphries
Humphries, whose reputation was tarnished in later years, is nonetheless remembered as a comic genius.

Art for kids shouldn’t shy from difficult topics
Theatre is a powerful space for self-discovery, but also a platform to open up difficult discussions and build empathy for…

Conscious casting in the world of voiceover acting
While the stage and screen industries are shifting towards a colour-conscious casting culture, the voiceover world is only just catching…

The generational shift: how gender binaries are changing
Following widespread protests around drag story times, there are signs that a younger generation is leading the charge on gender…

Dealing with disrespect
Have you experienced disrespect in the workplace as an arts professional? We speak with those who have, and take on…

Putting the science behind performers’ well-being
Caring for performers’ mental and physical well-being needs to be backed by evidence-based methods for maximum impact.