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The Australian Major Performing Arts Group, or AMPAG, is the
umbrella group for Australia’s 28 major performing arts companies who
inspire millions through theatre, circus, contemporary dance, classical
ballet, classical music, opera, musicals and comedy.
In 2010 nearly 2.3 million people attended mainstage
capital city performances by the AMPAG members. The companies also
presented 340 seasons in 128 regional centres around the country and
more than 600,000 young Australians attended 4,600 education
performances.
Live performance creates a rich and vibrant cultural
life for all Australians. Increasingly performances can be accessed
through digital media, extending their reach and creating ever larger
audiences. At AMPAG, we work with our members to ensure they are
adequately supported by government – federal, state and local – and are
accessible to all Australians.
Image credits: Bangarra Dance Theatre: Terrain. Photo: Jeff Busby •
Sydney Dance Company: The Land of Yes and the Land of No. Photo: Jez Smith •
Sydney Theatre Company: The Wharf Review. Photo: Mark Nolan •
Bell Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet. Photo: Alex Vaughan •
Queensland Ballet: Alice in Wonderland. Photo: David Kelly •
Opera Australia: OperaEd. Photo: Keith Saunders •
Circus Oz. Photo: Rob Blackburn •
State Opera of South Australia: Opera Australia's 'Fidelio'. Photo: Branco Gaica •
West Australian Ballet: Ballet at the Quarry. Photo: Jon Green
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
TWO themes recur in a conversation with Simon Crean about the national cultural policy. read more
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
BELVOIR'S acclaimed production of The Wild Duck was the big winner at last night's Sydney Theatre Awards, picking up four awards including best mainstage production. read more
Friday, January 13, 2012
The dominance of AMPAG companies at the Sydney Theatre Awards continues this year with Sydney Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare and Belvoir creatives nominated 44 times in the local awards.
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