Musically ravishing scenes of idyllic pastoral life, nymphs, fairies, love and courtly wit open the Mornington-Peninsula-based festival in fine style.

Performed outdoors, this comic pastiche of several plays by The Bard becomes increasingly frenetic, farcical and unfunny.

Opera Australia begins its 70th anniversary with the jewel in its crown restored and a musical reading to match.

This Broadway musical looks lovely but is bogged down in details, dreary songs, underwritten characters and perfunctory romance.

Accompanied by some of the world’s best acrobats, Alice’s journey down the rabbit hole is bound to thrill the young and young-at-heart.

Performances of great subtlety, sensitivity and nuance on a night when the softer instruments are allowed to shine.

MSO brings a welcome touch of Scandinavian savvy to Melbourne’s festive season.

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs completes the journey it began in 2023 with the concluding chapters of Bach's monumental story of Christ's birth.

A world-class performance from Mitch Riley – the shining star of Backstage Music's 2025 season closer.

With fabulous costumes and catchy pop bangers, this open-air twist on the Bard’s pastoral romantic comedy blossoms with charm.

Some superfluous numbers but no shortage of spirit in the 2025 edition of the Brandenburg's annual Christmas concert.

Not the greatest spin-off musical, but thanks to a cast that gives it their all, entertaining enough to satisfy fans of the film.