Jun 15, 2015
Sad to see shows finishing.
We've seen some brilliant shows for school students this year - many of those for this term finished in the last two weeks - including ACO String...
Jun 15, 2015
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Today
It's sobering to think we need a day to highlight abuse of the elderly. Given the abuse is often by family members, it is particularly upsetting. In A...
Jun 14, 2015
End of Term - A Great Time to Plan
Many schools are looking for the right shows for their students. Don't leave it too long to book. With school timetables so full, getting students out...
Jun 08, 2015
Happy Queens Birthday Holiday except WA
Slave away WA ! The rest of the country is taking a long weekend. September probably seems a long way away.
Jun 01, 2015
Welcome to Winter
June already. Winter. Term 2 nearly over. 2015 flying.
Jun 01, 2015
Budget cuts to Australia Council affect touring shows
Many of the bigger productions for school students tour Australia. This year, Stripey - the eggscellent adventures of an emu chick, The 26-Storey Tree...
May 25, 2015
We have a winner!
In a moment of nail biting anticipation, the winning Shows For Schools Subscriber was drawn today. The prize - a free incursion from Regional Arts Vic...
May 24, 2015
Education in Budget gets F
Queensland academic, Stewart Riddle, has assessed the recent budget and given it an overall F.
Perhaps this is because there does not seem to be an o...
May 14, 2015
Questions for the Australia Council. Not funding Gonski.
Yes, talking about the latest budget.
It's no surprise the last two years of the Gonski reforms have not received funding from this government. What is surprising is give arts funding to C...
May 14, 2015
Cutting the Conversation???
In yet another inspired action, Education Minister, Christopher Pyne, has cut funding from The Conversation.
This is such a reliable source of reputa...
May 12, 2015
Arts Companies showcase your work internationally
Next APAM at Brisbane Powerhouse in February 22 - 26, 2016. Applications open now. Close July 1.
Go here
May 09, 2015
Get your show on the Victorian Playlist.
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority is calling for submissions for the 2016 VCE Drama and Theatre Studies Playlist.
Email questions or...
May 07, 2015
A Great Double Act for Adelaide Festival
Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy are to jointly direct the Adelaide Festivals of 2017, 2018 and 2019. The team that built Belvoir is back! Can't wait to...
May 05, 2015
It's Creativity vs McDonalds in the UK
Interesting to see what's happening in Education policy in the UK election campaign. It's very clearly divided. For those of us so inspired by Sir Ken...
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