A round-up of our recent news reports.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

After a gruelling few years writing songs for Broadway musicals, Eddie Perfect is happy to be back on the boards in 9 to 5 the Musical, and has plenty to say about critics.

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

This thoughtful show from the self-described "professional feminist" empowered the women in the audience – and hopefully enlightened the men.

We can all feel uplifted and united by Little Red’s world premiere celebration of female empowerment and artistic connection.

The production may not deliver on all fronts but you have to take your hat off to Amy Campbell for her ambitious concept, while Angelique Cassimatis gives a stunning performance.

John Wardle from the Live Music Office laments the recent closures of three high-profile venues in NSW, and looks at how we can make nightlife vibrant after COVID.

Act 2 features Richard Roxburgh as Prospero in The Tempest, Meyne Wyatt’s City of Gold, and the premiere of five new plays by Australian playwrights.

"Australia's leading arts and culture think tank" finds per capita government expenditure on arts and culture has dropped over the past fifteen years.

Director Simon Phillips and actors David Campbell and Amber McMahon discuss the hugely successful stage adaptation of Hitchcock's spy thriller as it arrives in Sydney.

Those looking for a striking portrayal of Elizabeth’s much documented travails will find great rewards in Kate Mulvany’s Mary Stuart.