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Writing for the boxed set
Television writing is sometimes seen as a poor cousin to book writing. But the present surge in televisual storytelling makes…
Theatre director Jules Wright died earlier this year – did you know?
In June this year one of Australia’s most innovative women directors died of breast cancer. Chances are you’ve never heard…
The heart goes last
In the tradition of The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood delivers another disturbing but seductive dystopia.
Choosing a career as a hyphenate
Juggling multiple roles isn't necessarily a compromise. The newly coined role of 'hyphenate' can be a thoughtful career choice.
Welcoming phones in the theatre
Technology is giving audiences back their voice, prompting some theatre companies to embrace their digital critics.
Shock Room goes beyond Antenna to London
Following a special screening last week at the London School of Economics (LSE), the compelling new Australian feature documentary, Shock…
Are artists making money from streaming?
Streaming has overtaken physical formats as the number one way music is consumed but are creators getting a fair share?
CinemaLive: building the exhibition options in cinemas
How did an event cinema company called CinemaLive ride the death of lantern slides in cinemas into an operation in…
Never ever need the job
Actors must be experts not just in acting but in how they approach an audition and that means developing detachment…
Looking a gift cow in the mouth
An artist's gift can turn into an investment bonanza - but selling the work may cost you the friendship.