The Coronation of Poppea: Playing fast and loose
Murder and greed propel Monteverdi's Poppea but really, says director David Berthold, it’s a story of “humans being human".
Murder and greed propel Monteverdi's Poppea but really, says director David Berthold, it’s a story of “humans being human".
Students from NIDA and the Sydney Conservatorium are staging Elena Kats-Chernin’s jazzy reimagining of Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea.
Australian director Elijah Moshinsky, who had a distinguished career in opera, has died in London at the age of 75 after contracting COVID-19.
Nakkiah Lui, Anchuli Felicia King, Suzie Miller and Jada Alberts are some of the playwrights who have teamed up with performers as part of a new project by Playwriting Australia.
With the opening weekend of the Brisbane Festival in full swing, we check in with the outgoing Artistic Director.
David Berthold announces his fifth and final program – and he promises it's his biggest, most adventurous yet.
Bleach* Festival’s Louise Bezzina will take the reins in Brisbane, presenting her first festival in 2020.
David Berthold has divided this year's program into three acts, with highlights including Peter Grimes, Memorial and QSO's Symphony For Me.
Taking place over 22 days, the Festival presents an array of delights both challenging and immersive.
It tells an extraordinary story and is enjoyable on that level, but the play doesn't resonate as great drama.
In the thick of his second Brisbane Festival, the Artistic Director talks about the importance of risk and collaboration.
Toby Schmitz, Mr Burns from The Simpsons, Mark Colvin, Jasper Jones and a talking cat all turn up in the 2017 season.
The audience is put in the spotlight in this year’s “Youtopia”, celebrating the empowerment of the people.