Writers rally as Robin Hyde’s attic faces demolition
Penman House is facing imminent demolition. Salene Schloffel-Armstrong speaks to Paula Morris who is leading the charge to save the piece of literary history.
‘I’d rather learn that way than stick to a tepid middle-ground’: Virginia Frankovich on going too far
The arts therapist and artist opens up about what it's like to be a papier-mâché cake and why she always goes too far.
Exploding Rainbow Orchestra: A joyful eruption of sound, colour and spectacle unlike anything else
Rachel Ashby speaks to the conductor of an audacious project which brings together 50 musicians, pseudo-orchestral arrangements, shiny rainbow ponchos and a glow stick.
‘I CAN BE TOLD TO STOP’: Sean Burnett Dugdale-Martin on clowning and running a maths classroom
Recently returned from Ecole Philippe Gaulier, the clown shares his personal motto, most embarrassing career moment, and details about his commute.
‘They’ve worked so hard for me, I’m lucky’: Alyssa Medel on the immigrant hustle.
A proud Filipino and JAFA storyteller needs her family for her sanity and creativity.
Artswire: Help! It's festival season, magazines are falling and emos are back
This week's arts news and weather, brought to you by Gabi Lardies.
How I quit worrying and learned to love the Bard
Penny Ashton hated Shakespeare for much of her life, but new love is sprung from old hate.
'It sets something on fire in me’: Lila Crichton on his addiction to beautiful vocals
Shameless Plug is a new series where we turn things over to creatives. Today, a singer, theatre-maker and pacific storyteller shares how he was born an introvert but raised to be an extrovert.
How to tour a show without wrecking the Earth
Easy (and fun) practical tips from the authors of The Green Theatre Touring Guide.
Live from the Arts Foundation Laureate Awards
Bringing you the announcements and hot gossip first!
Artswire: 250 issues of Landfall, the Bendigo-Ophir gold mine and sweaty hands
Gabi Lardies chats to Landfall editor Lynley Edmeades, updates you on the news, and recommends some stories and films.
'That was it! My great escape!': Sam Strong and Tim McGarry on their careers in theatre
Shameless Plug is a new series where we turn things over to creatives. Today, two theatre-makers remember school productions and advice from elders.