Playwright Andrea James to serve as Artistic Director and co-CEO of Australia’s longest running First Peoples theatre company.

The brilliance of Dylan Van Den Berg’s writing lies in its ability to humanise the impact of colonisation in a way that resonates with a broad audience.

The old-fashioned immediacy and intimacy of theatre harnessed in a drama addressing the most frightening concerns of the post-global era.

The pitfalls of adolescence and the dangers faced by young women in a play that balances the comic and the compassionate with the cautionary.

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As she prepares to perform in her own adaptation of The Shiralee for Sydney Theatre Company, Kate Mulvany discusses her life and work.

From synaesthesia to superstar pianists, bold theatre to groundbreaking dance – October’s Limelight is packed with must-hear, must-see artistry.

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

Welcoming ideas as well as finalised scripts, the revamped Award aims to amplify unheard voices, encourage inclusivity and give rise to works that speak to a diverse audience.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Addams Family and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying among the shows to get a Hayes makeover.

Next year's 13 titles include three world premieres, two Pulitzer Prize winners and Miranda Otto's first STC appearance in 14 years.

A stripped back take on Shakespeare’s tragedy boldly chooses not to play the racism card – with mixed results.