Review: The Red Detachment of Women (National Ballet of China)
Great value in this accomplished presentation of a period piece, but not without irony.
February 17, 2017
Debut of Mao-era ballet has Australian protestors seeing red
Australian Values Alliance has condemned Arts Centre Melbourne’s programming The Red Detachment of Women. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 15, 2017
Good dancing for women is all in the hips
A new report shows that women should swing their hips and move with asymmetric abandon to burn up the dance floor. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 14, 2017
When personal trauma turns to creative inspiration
Jonathon Young and Crystal Pite plumb the state of shock that follows tragedy in Betroffenheit. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 13, 2017
Review: Exit/Exist (Gregory Maqoma, PIAF)
Celebratory and harrowing, Maqoma demands to be seen and heard.
February 13, 2017
Bleach* Festival 2017 to feature active, sun-kissed art
The Gold Coast contemporary arts extravaganza mingles sport and arts in this year’s festival, says AD Louise Bezzina. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 1, 2017
Sydney Dance Company unveils its PPY class of 2017
The new intake of 26 up-and-coming dancers for SDC’s prestigious Pre-Professional Year has been announced. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 31, 2017
Review: Institute (Gecko, Sydney Festival)
Full of fluid realities, Institute is visceral, troubling but beautifully wrought theatre that tugs at your emotions.
January 26, 2017
Sydney Opera House contemplates Danish ‘slumber parties’
Proposals are being considered that would allow guests to stay overnight in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed building.
January 12, 2017
Australia Council announces latest round of arts grants
The October 2016 awards see a few of the companies who lost their four-year funding making some headway. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 10, 2017
Sugar Plum Fairy “too tall” for Pennsylvania Ballet
In sour news for tall ballerinas, a dancer in the US has lost her contract because of her height. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 10, 2017
Review: Nude Live (Sydney Dance Company, AGNSW, Sydney Festival)
All of human life is here, brilliantly juxtaposed both with and without clothes.
January 8, 2017
Limelight’s Jan/Feb 2017 Issue is on sale now
Recording and Artists of the Year head a host of in-depth features making up a bumper holiday edition in stores now. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 6, 2017