Muriel’s Wedding: you’re terribly musical, Muriel!
Muriel's headed for the Sydney stage. The creative team explains why turning the film into a musical was a “no-brainer”.
October 24, 2017
The Big Anxiety: Festival of arts + science + people
There’s plenty of evidence to indicate engaging in the arts is beneficial to mental health, says Festival Director Jill Bennett. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 19, 2017
Review: Ali’s Wedding (Jeffrey Walker)
Relentlessly entertaining and unlike any Australian film we've seen before.
August 31, 2017
2017 Sidney Myer Creative Fellows announced
Composer-pianist Yitzhak Yedid and actor Mark Leonard Winter are among 10 artists to receive a $160,000 grant. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 22, 2017
Donald Trump’s Arts committee resigns with a scathing letter
All 17 resigned following the response to Charlottesville, prompting the president to skip the upcoming Kennedy Center dinner. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 21, 2017
New documentary explores composer’s kinky relationship
“The Artist and the Pervert” tackles the complexities of Georg Friedrich Haas’ dominant-submissive marriage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 10, 2017
Review: The Trip to Spain (Michael Winterbottom)
There’s not much in the way of drama, but what there is adds at least a tiny shake of spice to the journey.
August 4, 2017
APRA AMCOS leads a push for music industry gender parity
In response to RMIT research, APRA AMCOS has announced a raft of initiatives to increase female participation. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 2, 2017
Review: Una (Benedict Andrews)
Benedict Andrews makes a fine transition from stage to film.
June 22, 2017
Is Melbourne Australia’s foremost cultural destination?
New report finds that domestic visitors rate it Australia’s most creative city, but international visitors put Sydney on top. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 21, 2017
Review: Mountain (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
The ACO scales the heights with breath-taking visuals and a well-crafted score.
June 13, 2017
Review: Churchill (Jonathan Teplitzky)
Cox’s magisterial PM saves this invasion vehicle from sinking.
June 8, 2017
Review: Seven Stories (Ensemble Offspring, Vivid Sydney)
Music and storytelling combine in a performance that brings narrative archetypes to life.
June 4, 2017