The star soprano is about to play all four heroines in Opera Australia's The Tales of Hoffmann. She discusses the formidable challenge ahead.

Christian Lacroix serves up a riot of colour in the original Parisian sex comedy.

Known for his visionary, striking productions, Damiano Michieletto returns to Opera Australia with a new take on Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, which starts with Hoffmann as an old man in a bar, then travels through different episodes in his life.

First recording of long-lost ballet will please aficionados.

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Jonathan Biggins and Phillip Scott’s irreverent update would surely have delighted Offenbach. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in