Did you know that indicators of anxiety and depression symptomology in the entertainment industry are well over the general population norms? (Working in the Australian Entertainment Industry, van Eynde, Fisher, & Sonn, 2016). The following content has been developed by Heads Up, and gives a useful overview of these common mental health conditions. Everyone’s mental health

On a Sunday morning not too long ago, my friend Diane called me. Her glorious and much needed weekend away in the country was being cut short so she could get back to the city on time for a work event that she had committed to attend that evening. That sounds fun I said. “Does

It isn’t every day I get to record in my own home country, but being back in Australia recently gave me the incredible chance to sit down with someone at the forefront of rethinking how we create: Imogen Ross. Imogen is a Sydney-based scenographer and the Sustainability Manager at NIDA, and her perspective on the

Being an artist often means working as a freelancer or independent contractor, that is one of the most demanding and least protected forms of labor. There is little stability, no guaranteed safety net, and limited access to benefits unless a sector is unionized. Artists carry high physical and financial risk, work long hours, and shoulder

Audiences are invited into a world of magical mischief, as the enchanting play Rabbits Out of the Hat embarks on its 2026 UK tour. Created and performed by Magic Circle magicians, Christopher Howell and Desireé Kongerød, also known as Norvil & Josephine, this whimsical vaudevillian musical magic show blends breathtaking illusions with showstopping songs, comedy

The shortlist for the inaugural Leodis Prize has been announced, highlighting ten new plays from unrecognised voices.  This new award was launched in 2025 to discover and champion previously unrepresented playwrights, aiming to open up the theatre industry to those without prior production, publication or professional representation.  The prize has attracted nearly 350 submissions from