The Australian's television critic explains how he keeps up with the deluge of new television series, as well as his thoughts on film, stage and the art of good direction

Liz Doran, award winning writer of Australian film and television shows like Please Like Me, joins Michaela Boland for a discussion on what it's like to make a living as a screenwriter down under.

The thirty year old interim artistic director of the STC discusses his rapid ascent through the ranks of Sydney's biggest theatre company, the memorable productions he has led, and the program for the year ahead.

Michaela Boland sits down with The Australian's Fashion Editor to discuss the world of fashion exhibitions

Sam Strong , artistic director of the Queensland Theatre Company explains how he defines good curation and leadership, and how he's trying to shift the way that Australia's companies view their place in a national cultural framework.

Art valuer David Hulme joins Michaela Boland to discuss the art that makes a splash on the secondary market, and the secrets David uses to win a bidding war.

The Australia's chief art critic, Christopher Allen, explains why embattled art schools need more support, how anyone can be taught to draw, and why Ai Weiwei is the most overrated artist in the world.

Lee Lewis from Sydney's Griffin Theatre Company discusses the group's recent success, working with Marta Dusseldorp, and how smaller companies are keeping the lights on during a period of funding constraint.

The Australian's food critic John Lethlean joins Michaela Boland to discuss the recent "couscous for comment" scandal,  and his take on where food television is at today

The standards for TV dramas are higher than ever before, and funding is harder to find. So how are local series competing with the high profile output abroad?