Mitchell Butel reveals his inaugural program as AD, with plays that he hopes will make headlines, open the door to a more diverse group of actors, provoke and entertain.

Four leading Australian playwrights present a perspective-packed snapshot of the nation’s fragmentation.

The actor decided to make a documentary about mental health in the entertainment industry, screening on ABC, after his own struggles with depression.

An enchanting, nostalgic visual aesthetic brings simple folktale-inspired stories to life.

Cirque du Soleil is at the top of its game with this dazzling show, in a mysterious steampunk setting.

Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa’s show about growing up Sikh in Perth serves up a musical feast.

A special evening with a gracious, classy, legendary performer.

This issue features the young Australians destined for greatness, Nina Stemme on Wagner's heroines, interviews with Katie Noonan, Donald Runnicles and more.

Meet the next generation of classical music stars, learn what changes at mainstage venues mean for the industry, an interview with Nina Stemme and more.

Steve Dow looks at the challenges facing small to medium arts companies when it comes to venues and funding.

Performance spaces are being redeveloped and built all over the country. Steve Dow charts the changes happening to mainstage venues, and explains what this flurry of architecture will mean for classical music and the performing arts.

There's some fabulously funny satire in this flashier than usual production, though not everything fires.