Matthew Bourne’s Lord of the Flies headed for Melbourne
British choreographer’s explosive dance-theatre work inspired by William Golding’s novel makes its Australian debut in 2017.
August 9, 2016
Martha Argerich heads Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2017 season
David Robertson’s eclectic programme of new and old mixes Trifonov and Ibragimova with Dutoit and Ashkenazy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 8, 2016
Adelaide Festival deplores Bill Leak’s “disgraceful cartoon”
The Festival and a major bank review their advertising with The Australian following Leak’s cartoon, widely criticised as racist.
August 8, 2016
Harold Thomas wins the prestigious 2016 Telstra Art Award
The winners of the 33rd National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards have been announced.
August 5, 2016
John Cleese goes video with his new ministry of silly talks
The veteran comedian doesn’t really know what a YouTube channel is, but he’s gone and launched one anyway.
August 5, 2016
Stephen Sondheim lets slip details of his new show for 2017
The 86-year-old composer hopes his Buñuel-themed musical will open around the same time as Thomas Adès’s opera.
August 4, 2016
Barrie Kosky’s Saul to headline Adelaide Festival 2017
Glyndebourne hit leads Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy’s inaugural programme – but don’t expect blood and dildos. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 4, 2016
Meet Rafael Bonachela’s New Breed for 2016
Introducing the four emerging choreographers who will make moves as part of Sydney Dance Company’s development programme.
August 4, 2016
The August 2016 issue of Limelight Magazine is now on sale
In an exclusive interview with Julie Andrews, the actor talks about her remarkable rise to Broadway fame and fortune.
August 3, 2016
Sydney Theatre Company appoints Interim Artistic Director
Kip Williams takes the reins while STC hunts for a new Artistic Director.
August 3, 2016
Art Music Awards to honour Australian composer
Helen Gifford will receive an award for distinguished service at the 2016 Art Music Awards.
August 3, 2016
Melbourne Ring Cycle loses its Wotan
The curse of the Ring strikes Opera Australia again as Greer Grimsley pulls out due to ill health. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 3, 2016
David Robertson cares about art, even if he prefers not to define it
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra chief advocates a “selfish” approach delivering a revealing Stuart Challender talk.
August 2, 2016