Review: West Side Story (Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour)
This revival of OA's outdoor West Side Story looks stunning but there's room for more danger and raw emotion.
This revival of OA's outdoor West Side Story looks stunning but there's room for more danger and raw emotion.
Following criticism of the premiere season's casting decisions, the revival of West Side Story seeks to be more “reflective of 21st century Australia".
Opera Australia will bring back its 2019 production of West Side Story, the most successful staging in Handa Opera history.
This compelling, heartfelt and provocative Madama Butterfly remains as relevant and powerful as when first staged in 2014.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
From the Olympics to opera, Àlex Ollé discusses La Fura dels Baus.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The director of Opera Australia’s Carmen on Cockatoo Island discusses staging an opera on the industrial site.
Cast considers industrial action after allegations against Lyndon Terracini.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Opera Australia has announced that the 2022 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour will be The Phantom of the Opera, while a new event called Opera on Cockatoo Island will begin with Carmen.
Stacey Alleaume gives a glorious performance as Violetta in Opera Australia's restaging of the inaugural Opera on Sydney Harbour production.
In his final column, Clive Paget recommends Glass at the Met, OA's Turandot, and a handful of European gems.