This production clearly fulfils choreographer Antony Hamilton's agenda to create images that help make sense of a wonky world.

Bangarra Artistic Director Stephen Page, rising theatre performer and storyteller Brittanie Shipway and acclaimed musician Emma Donovan were among this year’s honourees.

Elena Carapetis's multi-media adaptation is supercharged drama of conscience.

International acts return for the first time in two years, alongside 20 world premieres, with more than half of the 500-odd performances offered free of charge.

Not a lot of spontaneity seemed permitted in the on-stage conversations, but this piece about disability, diversity and understanding brims with kindness, compassion and resolution.

The Australian premiere production nurtures this novella-like play’s intimacy and intrigue.

The Lysicrates Prize-winner finally makes it to the stage, with something serious to say about contemporary life and mores – which it does with wit, excoriating humour and insight.

The musical is as practically perfect as the beloved nanny herself, and explodes from the stage with colour and joy.

Despite strong performances and some moments that really land, this show makes one wonder – why stage this play in Australia at all?

Industry bodies call on new government to immediately begin work to rebuild cultural sector.

Currently starring as Anna in Frozen the Musical, the exciting young performer tells us about her new studio album, which includes musical theatre numbers and an original song.

This month's features include profiles of Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake and didge virtuoso William Barton, an interview with Mary Finsterer about her new opera Antarctica, Dr Anita Collins on why music makes us feel so good, and Peter Tregear on the winds of change at Opera Australia.