Highlights include an epic in Sydney Town Hall, a new play about the Packer Dynasty, and Colin Friels in Life of Galileo.

Exciting world premieres and a co-production with Sydney Theatre Company make this a bumper season.

Lee Lewis announces five challenging mainstage plays including world premieres by Mary Rachel Brown, Suzie Miller and Meyne Wyatt.

Kate Mulvany's adaptation of Ruth Park’s monumental trilogy of novels soars.

Sydney Theatre Company offered Kate Mulvany the chance to go “big and bold” with an Australian novel. So she has written a two-part, five and a half hour adaptation of Ruth Park’s Harp in the South trilogy.

The August 2018 issue of Limelight Magazine features the thrilling ride to international Wagnerian glory of Australian Heldentenor Stuart Skelton.

Stuart Skelton, STC's The Harp in the South, Carl Vine, Dame Joan Hammond, and orchestras on the fringe who are thriving.

Opera Australia was the biggest winner of the night taking home nine gongs, while My Fair Lady and Aladdin dominated the musical theatre category.

Kate Mulvany, Nicole Beyer and Dancenorth have been honoured for their exceptional contributions to the Australian arts.

Melbourne’s annual awards ceremony for the performing arts recognises last year’s best and brightest.

Muriel’s Wedding takes home seven awards, followed closely by Hir and A View From the Bridge.

Highlights include Kate Mulvany in an Ibsen gender-switch, an adaptation of Bliss, and a revival of the Hayes’ Calamity Jane. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in