From her northern background to her later macular degeneration, Joan Plowright faced many obstacles in her career.
Articles on Theatre
Displaying 61 - 80 of 464 articles
A digital archive highlights the use of art in protest against police brutality, racism and the ongoing impact of colonization.
Arts-based research methods are bringing fresh perspectives as the world seeks much-needed solutions to plastic pollution.
I’ve measured out my life in Cops – the old strategies of cultural engagement with the climate emergency peaked some time ago.
Unlike other great modern structures, The Capitol is imbued with symbolism and a sense of mystique.
Here a few principles and techniques for drawing in your audience to strengthen your artistic expression.
There are a couple of Trump jokes and a reference to the current Israel-Gaza conflict. But the production fails to commit fully to any incisive or urgent critique of the current global crises.
In England, at least one in three children who enter care are separated from their siblings. The voices of young people who have lived in care give this play its beating heart.
It wasn’t the only crimson-coloured attraction to open in Paris in 1889. Now, 135 years later, it has not lost its appeal.
Four talented performers tell the stories of a number of iconic women from history in Belvoir St Theatre’s latest production.
It’s long been suspected the original play was not written by Marlowe alone. But new research leaves us no closer to solving this mystery.
David Williamson’s newest play at the State Theatre Company South Australia takes us on board a ‘lifestyle cruise’ – or, to be blunter, a swingers cruise.
The Last Word focuses on the sheer absurdity of putting women on trial for daring to speak out. The women’s speeches are all verbatim transcripts, spoken by one actress.
Amid increased competition for viewers’ attention, cinemas may be returning to earlier histories by attending carefully to people’s multi-sensory experiences.
Many employers want staff who can work in a team, manage complex projects and communicate well. They value problem-solving skills and adaptability. Now consider the skills taught in drama class.
Jack Hibberd has died at age 84. As part of Australian theatre’s New Wave he was a crucial playwright in exploring how we saw ourselves as Australians.
If policing the audience during the play is necessary, perhaps the casting or the nudity needs reconsidering, otherwise both simply read as gimmicks.
Understandably, a number of shows at this year’s Fringe responded to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The antagonist, Prince Frederick gets away with so much because his power is virtually unchecked – like a modern-day Harvey Weinstein.
Van Badham and Richard Wise have created a stunning two-hander about an ultimate first-date disaster, and finding connection despite differences.
Top contributors
-
Professor of Creative Arts, Griffith University
-
Researcher, The Australian Centre, The University of Melbourne
-
Research Affiliate, Monash University
-
Lecturer in English, Australian National University
-
Full Professor/CRC in Socially Engaged Theatre; Director, C-SET, University of Regina
-
Associate Professor of English Literature, University of Sydney
-
Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies, Royal Holloway, University of London
-
Lecturer, Performing Arts, Adelaide University
-
Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies, UNSW
-
Senior Lecturer in Theatre, The University of Melbourne
-
Senior Lecturer, English and Theatre Studies, The University of Melbourne
-
Lecturer in English and Writing, University of Sydney
-
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Curtin University
-
Professor of Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama, The University of Melbourne
-
Sessional lecturer and researcher, The University of Melbourne