'After eight years and 2,5000 productions, Kris Stewart has left the Powerhouse to take on a new role as CEO of QMusic. Here, he reflects on his tenure, his legacy and his plans for the future.'
'Fringe Festivals in Australia’s two largest cities are preparing for a return to physical presentation of work as they announce a number of new programs designed to support independent artists.'
'Moving from black box to main stage, Playthings delivers an overflowing schoolbag of revelations.'
'Belvoir’s production of Virginia Woolf’s classic polemic on women in literature is a sophisticated and stimulating exploration of the role of sexual identity and suppression.'
'Anne-Louise Sarks came of age artistically in Melbourne, and is excited about championing the city's artists and playwrights in her new leadership role at the Melbourne Theatre Company.'
'Sandie Jessamine's memoir is an insightful exploration of a devastating and alienating mental illness and a catalogue of the damaging consequences of child incarceration.'
'Emily Spurr's debut novel presents its characters compassionately, without being tentative in her approach to their pain.'
'From the author of The Trauma Cleaner comes a new book about the depths and nuances of belief'