Stars of the new ABC series Stateless discuss the power of addressing the elephant in the room; putting a face to the refugee crisis; and bearing witness to make a change.
Joseph Tawadros says the Arabic lute — the oud — is the instrument for all hours of the day. He talks about why he wrote a piece he couldn't play; the importance of the Arts; and Australia's problem with casual racism.
The Curtain playwright Daniel Keene and actors Gil Tucker and Milijana Čančar discuss the vulnerabilities of ageing, the feeling of becoming invisible, and the difficulty of finding roles for older actors.
For many people, the concepts of heavy metal, throat singing and dance probably wouldn't sound like a match made in heaven. But eight people dared to see things differently.
Gamilaraay performer Mitch Tambo shares how it felt to perform at Fire Fight Australia and how he's "just doing the best he can" to move towards a "better tomorrow".
After more than 20 years of searching and more tragedy than more people know in a lifetime, Susan Francis has finally found the answer to who she really is.
They're one of Australia's most successful and long-standing musical exports. They are The Necks, and their long-form improvisations just keep getting better.
You've seen her on the cricket field, playing for the Tasmanian Women's Cricket Team and the Hobart Hurricanes.
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About The Drawing Room
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Retire to the eclectic environs of the RN Drive Drawing Room, for music, musings and unexpected conversations. The Drawing Room is equal parts performance space, salon, and kitchen table confessional.