Eclectic as ever, Sydney's indie theatre crucible has launched the first half of its 2025 program.

Almost $8m will go towards the support of 131 organisations and individual projects across New South Wales.

Lucy Clements has been a prime mover of new Australian work. How does she approach a Purcell masterpiece over 300 years old?

Although the influences are clear, Frame Narrative never feels derivative. It pushes further towards originality the further it goes on.

Australian Haydn Ensemble, Omega and The Song Company among organisations securing annual state government support.

Wannabe pop stars discover that fame and the music industry isn't everything they expected it to be.