In an industry dominated by women, few are rising to prominent positions of power.

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

A top-notch, diverse line-up makes for a cracking start to this year's Adelaide Festival.

Ako Kondo, Benjamin Hancock, Bangarra Dance Theatre and Lucy Guerin win major awards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

A visceral connection between musicians and dancers powers a hypnotic work.

Barrie Kosky's Saul and Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife win big at this year's awards for live performance in Australia.