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Festivals, Musical Theatre & Cabaret
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Going Bananas

Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall's musical Bananaland opens at Brisbane Festival. They say write what you know, so that's what they did.

August 21, 2023
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral, Theatre
news

The September 2023 issue of Limelight is now available

A gimmick? An existential threat? Limelight's cover story this month is devoted to the talking point of the year: Artificial Intelligence.

August 21, 2023
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral, Theatre
news

Introducing the September 2023 issue of Limelight

A gimmick? An existential threat? Limelight's cover story this month is devoted to the talking point of the year: Artificial Intelligence.

August 9, 2023
Chamber, Dance, Festivals, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
news

Brisbane Festival 2023 announces full program

Nineteen world premieres and more than 1000 performances in a Brisbane Festival bill spotlighting local talents with national profiles.

July 5, 2023
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre
Live Review

Review: Midnight the Cinderella Musical (Aspect Entertainment, Sounds Write & Impresario Productions)

As Wicked did for The Wizard of Oz, this new Australian musical gives the Cinderella fairytale a modern makeover.

June 26, 2023
Festivals
news

Brisbane Festival announces world premieres ahead of full program

A new musical by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall and a fresh work from shake & stir among the tentpole shows in the 2023 Brisbane Festival.

May 30, 2023
Classical Music, Opera
news

2022 Albert H Maggs Composition Award winner announced

Connor D’Netto will use the commission to collaborate with London's Cats Cradle Collective, after receiving the Award for his first opera, The Call.

January 18, 2023
Opera
Live Review

Review: The Human Voice & The Call (Opera Queensland, Brisbane Festival)

This double bill featuring an opera by Poulenc and a new Australian work, conceived by Ali McGregor with a score by Connor D'Netto, is captivating, intelligent, theatrical and emotional.

September 21, 2022
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

Ali McGregor: A call to arms

Australian soprano Ali McGregor has formed a company to create concepts for new operas – one of which, The Call, will premiere at Opera Queensland, with McGregor starring. She explains how and why The Call came about.

July 25, 2022
Chamber, Festivals, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
news

BLEACH* Festival unveils 2022 program

After a one-year hiatus, the Gold Coast's flagship arts festival was launched last night with a specially commissioned world premiere.

July 1, 2022
Circus, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Theatre
news

Brisbane Festival announces first part of 2022 program

International acts return for the first time in two years, alongside 20 world premieres, with more than half of the 500-odd performances offered free of charge.

May 31, 2022
Chamber, Instrumental, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Cabaret
news

The Women’s Club launches 2022 Emerging Women in Music series

The Women's Club will again play host to emerging female musicians from the Sydney Conservatorium, showcasing Australian artists.

May 11, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Festivals, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Stage, Theatre
features

On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in May 2022

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

April 26, 2022

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