Artistic Director Antony Pitts explains how intimate, small-scale performances of Messiah were his introduction to the beloved oratorio.

In its 40th birthday year, the Melbourne theatre venue and incubator has turned an annus horribilis into an opportunity to evolve.

The 40th anniversary season will feature Lorelei, a new Marriage of Figaro and Aida with Opera Australia, as well as a regional tour of Are You Lonesome Tonight, which combines opera and country music.

The final Wharf Revue under the STC banner is a night of frivolity and fast costume changes, where all that is puffed up in politics is satisfyingly pricked.

Musica Viva has revealed the six student groups who will compete in the initiative introduced for groups unable to participate in Strike a Chord due to COVID-19.

Next year will see the long-awaited return of Richard Meale’s Voss, as well as four world premieres by Australian composers.

Known for his solo works, the Melbourne dance maker is creating a new piece for Sydney Dance Company inspired by the murmuration of birds, to music by Brenda Gifford.

The season includes the world premiere of the first opera performed in Noongar language, a new musical theatre work by Tim Finn performed in English and Tahitian, and a Figaro double.

Roland Peelman’s program draws inspiration from Vienna, in an all-Australian line-up that will see Indigenous artists featured every day of the Festival.

Adelaide Festival Co-Artistic Directors Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield have been honoured with the Arts Leadership Award.

While spending time in iso, Guy Noble realises he’s not very good at doing nothing – but says it’s worth every minute to be conducting a live concert.

Das Rheingold will open at Melbourne's newly renovated Regent Theatre in February, with the Cycle culminating in 2023.