Theatre

A new generation of Indonesian theatre activists is staging performances based on the everyday experiences of local communities

Wayang Golek is proclaimed a masterpiece, but what is its future?

The peacock is no more

A law on pornography still divides the community

Photo-essay: Yogya’s community protests against the Pornography Bill

Evolving performances at Hari Raya celebrations are a window into deeper cultural change

The arts scene has changed radically since 1998, but some of the old uncertainties remain

A community takes a fresh look at water

TOM PLUMMER speaks with Moelyono, an artist engaged with farmers threatened by a large dam.

A sampling of performances in Java

Two directors resided in an intercultural realm

An innovative shadow puppet show combats post-traumatic stress disorder in Bali

Women’s movement activists and artists unite

Collaboration between artists and activists is producing new initiatives

Local theatre in Makassar reveals a backlash against Java-centrism

Women and marginalised groups seize new opportunities in the arts

Australia: an alternative West in Asia?

Workers with soul take their message to the kampung

The ‘Gang’ approach to cross-cultural collaboration.