Simon Stone directs Kaija Saariaho’s last opera, Australian Dance Theatre celebrates 60 years, and Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal returns.

Annette Downs, Geelong Arts Centre, BlakDance, Legs on the Wall and Adelaide Festival among those recognised for excellence in performing arts.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Ruth Mackenzie moves to SA government role; Brett Sheehy returns to steady the ship while a new Artistic Director is recruited.

British Council Australia's Helen Salmon explains the aims of the UK /Australia Season and discusses how it continues to bear fruit.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Calling South Australian dancers aged 12 and over: Stephanie Lake is creating a work for 1,000 performers to open the 2025 Adelaide Festival.

Christos Tsiolkas explains why he felt compelled to put his fear aside to co-write the libretto for Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Barrie Kosky’s brilliant makeover of Brecht, Weill and Hauptmann’s flawed masterpiece leaves you wondering how it could be performed any other way.

Rear Window meets Cabaret in this joyous and sometimes achingly romantic exposé of desire, intimacy and love.

Making the most of a spectacular setting, Stephen Page’s first work since leaving Bangarra is surprisingly intimate given its grand scale.