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.

In this new production, directed by Joseph Mitchell and conducted by its composer Richard Mills, the opera has finally found its place and worth.

The new production of the Australian opera will see State Opera South Australia return to a newly renovated Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Melbourne’s yearly awards ceremony for the performing arts celebrates 2018's outstanding achievements.

This new commission gives an old story an entertaining makeover with style-hopping music, comedy and feminist attitude.

Rossini’s now rarely seen take on Shakespeare’s tragedy is hampered by the plot’s hollowed out drama.

The ever-fabulous mezzo gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Black Rider for Victorian Opera and Malthouse.

Wonderfully cast and cunningly staged, this darkly humorous, musically eclectic fable disturbs and delights.

★★★★☆ A feast for the ears peppered with delicious performances, but an implausible plot leaves a sour taste. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in