Gisela May has died
The award-winning German actress and singer has passed away aged 92. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 5, 2016
Revenue from live performance fell 6.7% in 2015
The Ticket Attendance and Revenue Survey 2015 shows overall declines, but ballet and dance buck the trend. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 30, 2016
Review: Mack & Mabel (Hayes Theatre Co)
★★½☆☆ Aurally and visually a blast, a stilted book leaves Mack & Mabel a second-rate musical. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 23, 2016
Trump demands apology from “rude” Hamilton cast
When the Hamilton cast addressed Deputy President-elect Mike Pence at Friday’s show, it unleashed furious debate. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 20, 2016
Linden Furnell wins the Rob Guest Endowment Award
The 2016 Award for emerging musical theatre performers had a worthy winner, though some of the singing was patchy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 15, 2016
Review: Kiss Me, Kate (Opera Queensland)
★★★★☆ A terrific cast in an exuberant semi-staged production of a quaintly old-fashioned show. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 13, 2016
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
New website spreads the love for female musicians
Julie Kerr has founded Music Love, an online platform to showcase women across all branches of the Australian music industry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 9, 2016
Limelight’s top ten US Presidents in music
From the greats like Washington and Lincoln to the murkier Nixons and Clintons, music has added spice to the White House.
November 4, 2016
Can music make you sick? New report says yes
A study by Help Musicians UK suggests 71% of musicians suffer anxiety and 69% experience depression. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Film, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Visual Art, Vocal & Choral
Armfield and Healy’s first Adelaide Festival scores a palpable hit
The Schaubühne’s Richard III and a Floating Palais headline an “every one’s a winner” festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2016
Wesley Enoch launches a distinctive first Sydney Festival
Shakespeare in Russian, nudes alive and Rautavaara remembered come out of some diverse artistic conversations.
October 26, 2016
Adelaide Festival Centre constructs a bright future
The AFC presents three festivals, a piano series, cocktail concerts and more as redevelopment work continues in 2107. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 24, 2016
Review: Kinky Boots (Michael Cassel)
A brilliantly performed, life-affirming musical that high-kicks you out of the theatre walking on air.
October 23, 2016