Profile

State Theatre Company South Australia’s artistic director, Petra Kalive, brings seldom-heard voices to her imminent first season.

For their acclaimed debut, Sorry, Baby, comedian and actor Eva Victor is the writer, director and star of a film about trauma that is both deeply moving and funny.

German sculptor-photographer Thomas Demand, whose latest exhibition, The Object Lesson, is at the AGNSW, reframes reality in his meticulously crafted works.

For acclaimed Ukrainian–Australian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk, music expresses the glory of human possibility and freedom.

A theatre maker’s theatre maker, Tim Etchells and his company, Forced Entertainment, have existed long enough for their non-hierarchical approach to become radical again.

Jeanette Winterson was one of the first British writers to tackle the implications of technology – and she’s still at the cutting edge.

Hugo Weaving’s acting career has brought him international acclaim, but his latest film – an adaptation of Paul Kelly’s song “How to Make Gravy” – reflects his devotion to Australian stories.

A giant of classical music, violinist Joshua Bell embraces everything from celebrity collaborations to working with disadvantaged youth in New York schools.

Contemporary artist and Kamilaroi man Reko Rennie combines his Aboriginal identity with his urban coming of age to take on the major artistic institutions of Australia.

After supposedly quitting television two years ago, Shaun Micallef returns next week with a new show on SBS – although these days he’s more interested in helping younger comics.