She played the relatable 20-something Alex Christensen in early-noughties television series The Secret Life of Us and the conservative but compassionate mum Judy Vickers in the Puberty Blues reboot. Actor Claudia Karvan is now squaring up for a totally new challenge: returning to the SA stage.
Two lead actors from State Theatre’s Single Asian Female explain why the side-splitting and poignant play, with representation at its core, is so important.
With just three songs released, Yothu Yindi surf rock descendants King Stingray have captured the nation’s attention. The group’s lead guitarist speaks with us about ancient songlines, land rights and life in Yirrkala, Arnhem Land.
Last Fringe, an arts reviewer referred to Pasifika performer Thomas Fonua as ‘black pudding’, sparking debate about racism in arts media. After a year-long silence, the artist’s drag diva alter-ego, Kween Kong, offers a take on the saga in an Adelaide Fringe show.
The latest body of work by long-time friends and interstate artistic collaborators, Gab Cole and Lucas Croall, comprises 11 large canvases that speak to the stunning patterns found in nature and their own evolving creative connection.
True Ability Theatre co-creative director Kelly Vincent says the company’s latest theatrical production, UnSeen – a montage of monologues presented by a ‘100 per cent disabled cast’ – puts marginalised stories centre-stage.
The co-owners of award-winning North Terrace live music venue Lion Arts Factory and music events company Five Four Entertainment need a combined $500,000 lifeline and property lease extension from the State Government to keep their businesses from collapsing.