Queensland Ballet yet again delivers a MacMillan classic with aplomb, and in the process two young leads soar to become company stars.

The Sydney Opera House has announced the first lineup of events in its year-long anniversary program, with outdoor concerts (some of them free) and a classical festival among the broad mix.

A mixed program of contemporary works, carried by an exhilarating Australian premiere from New York choreographer Justin Peck.

The Australian Ballet will provide the choreographers with $18,000 each and rehearsal space to create new work at the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre.

The creators of three versions of Swan Lake discuss the ballet’s DNA.

Why taking music out of the concert hall has been a key element in Lamorna Nightingale's programming for BackStage Music.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

Combing artistry and stamina, New Zealand choreographer Douglas Wright's masterpiece of contemporary dance is made all the more magical by a glorious live musical accompaniment.

It’s easy to be bowled over by the charm and humour with which Restless Dance Theatre takes on assumptions and challenges involving disability.

Choreographed by Natalie Weir, this must-see ballet is brought to life by the brilliant performances of its dancers, a stylish production design and WASO's glowing interpretation of Bach's music.

In this month's features we explore three new productions of Swan Lake, pay tribute to Ralph Vaughan Williams on his 150th, investigate a new opera about Olive Pink and publish an extract from Andrew Mellor's new book The Northern Silence about Nordic music and culture.

Artistic Director David Hallberg's third season promises fireworks as it celebrates the company's 60th birthday with icons past, present and future.