2017 Helpmann Award nominations announced
My Fair Lady, The Book of Mormon, Barrie Kosky's Saul and Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife lead the charge.
June 19, 2017
Bennelong: Bangarra Dance Theatre’s new full-length ballet
Stephen Page and Steve Francis on the life and legacy of the mercurial Aboriginal man who learned to straddle two worlds.
June 18, 2017
Dance event Tree of Codes bound for Melbourne Festival
Jonathan Holloway has announced his first festival highlight: a "miraculous" collision of ballet, visual art and electro-pop.
June 15, 2017
Cate Blanchett wins top gong in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Violinist Dene Olding, conductor Nicolette Fraillon and harpist Alice Giles are among other arts figures honoured. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 13, 2017
Patrick Burns wins Hephzibah Tintner Conducting Fellowship
The 33-year-old wins $50,000 and mentorship at The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia and the Sydney Symphony. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 1, 2017
Arts leaders salute the Joan Sutherland Theatre
Louise Herron, Lyndon Terracini, and David McAllister share their thoughts on the SOH Theatre as renovation work begins. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 31, 2017
The Australian Ballet posts a $4.1 million surplus
Despite a drop in paid attendances, the healthy surplus is due largely to donations, endowments and investments. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 31, 2017
Victoria’s indie arts receive over $1 million in funding
Soprano Deborah Cheetham, ELISION and the Australian Art Orchestra are among those receiving VicArts grants. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 31, 2017
Australian Ballet dancer wins InStyle’s Women of Style Award
Ella Havelka, a Corps de Ballet dancer, has been recognised for her contribution to Arts and Culture.
May 19, 2017
Australia Council dishes out $7.2 million for 270 arts projects
Sydney Chamber Opera and Legs on the Wall are among the big winners in the latest funding round.
May 17, 2017
Rafael Bonachela embraces the power of eight in Orb
Two new works see Sydney Dance Company explore the moon, stars and Milky Way.
May 17, 2017
Dion Lee designs new Sydney Opera House wardrobe
The Australian fashion star is to bring an injection of style to the SOH with a new range of staff uniforms.
May 15, 2017
Review: Swan Lake (Queensland Ballet)
A serenade of swans comes to QPAC as Queensland Ballet presents Swan Lake.
May 14, 2017