Performing Arts
Out of darkness: An actor repairs
When actor Neil Pigot found himself diagnosed with depression he denied the diagnosis and tried to go on. With that…
Terra nullius is Australia's unfinished business
Addressing the climate emergency and improving relationships with Indigenous Australians and Pacific Islanders means building people-to-people exchange, according to our…
Keeping fresh and focussed in a long term role (from our archives)
It's the perennial question: how do you stay motivated in a job that you love after years? This classic article…
Bernie Dieter’s Little Death Club, Wonderland Spiegeltent (VIC)
A smutty and delightful performance that makes other cabarets look tame.
Mental health online (beyond avoiding the comments)
For writers, performers and other artists, social media can be both fertile and frightening. ABC’s Osman Faruqi shares some tips…
How to conquer impostor syndrome
Scoring the job is not always the confidence boost you'd expect. Many people in the arts suffer from crippling self-doubt…
Five techniques to build resilience
Arts and wellness educator Molly W. Schenck talks about how to have tough conversations in art without traumatising collaborators.
Why arts education is valuable for schools
Sandra Gattenhof makes the case for arts being included as core skills in both public and private schools to create…
5 ways acting can help anxiety
Being a performer can teach handy techniques that can help when coping with anxiety.
Reduce workplace stress by escaping the office through art
New research shows that art in the workplace improves mental fatigue, suggesting a valuable commercial opportunity for artists.