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Victorian State Budget: Arts infrastructure among the big spends

Treasurer Jaclyn Symes' budget puts "$217 million to back in the arts and cultural institutions that make Victoria great".

May 7, 2026
Theatre
Live Review

Review: The Bookbinder (Trick of the Light Theatre & Arts Centre Melbourne)

A “pocket-sized” production that began its life in a backroom of an actual bookstore continues to delight theatregoers around the globe.

April 29, 2026
Theatre
news

New lyric theatre for Canberra Theatre Centre

The ink is drying on a contract which will see a brand-new 2,000-seat theatre built in the nation's capital to host musicals, opera, ballet and international acts.

December 16, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in September 2025

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

August 25, 2025
News, Theatre
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2025 Frank Van Straten Fellowship announced

Sarah Kriegler and Jacob Williams to unpack the Australian Performing Arts Collection's puppets and tell their stories.

August 18, 2025
News
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Victorian State Budget delivers $552m for the creative industries

Treasurer Jaclyn Symes spruiks a $600m surplus and major investment in Victoria's cultural institutions. But thousands of public sector jobs to go.

May 22, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Made in China 2.0 (Arts Centre Melbourne & Malthouse Theatre)

Like all good art, this solo production forces you to re-examine your assumptions and confront some revealing truths.

November 12, 2024
Dance, Stage, Theatre
news

2024 IMPACT Awards announced

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

August 23, 2024
Classical Music, Dance, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Theatre
features

Newsworthy: September 2024

A round-up of our recent news reports.

August 19, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in September 2024

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

August 19, 2024
Opera
features

Puccini: It’s all in the detail

Ahead of Opera Australia’s Puccini Gala, conductor Daniel Smith and soprano Julie Lea Goodwin put the composer’s genius under the microscope.

July 12, 2024
Classical Music, Festivals, Opera, Orchestral, Stage, Theatre
features

The Next Stage

In 2024, some of the country’s leading arts venues will embark on or complete major renovations. What can audiences expect as a result?

February 19, 2024
Festivals
news

Alter State festival to seek opportunities beyond Victoria

Plans afoot to grow Alter State from a Victoria-based initiative into a major national and Pacific region Disability Arts festival.

January 11, 2024

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