In the Limelight

Catch up on what’s been in the limelight with the top arts news stories, important issues and ideas. This month sees Opera Australia facing staff cuts, audiences masking up to hit the theatre again, and a new survey analysing how Australians view the arts.

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Opera Australia cuts staff due to COVID-19

The company is making employees redundant and selling its Alexandria warehouse
by Angus McPherson

Opera Australia is cutting staff and selling its warehouse in Alexandria in the face of the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has cancelled more than 570 performances in 2020, losing...