This production attempts to update the themes and speak their relevance to an Australian audience, but doesn't quite succeed.

David Kirk says an independent review will examine processes; but won't reveal who or when, while Benjamin Law resigns from the Sydney Festival board.

An American in Paris has cancelled performances in Brisbane until 16 January due to COVID-related illness, as several other stage shows are forced to reschedule performances.

With its universal message that no one is only what you see, Black Brass is a joy, though more detail in the writing would help the audience care more.

Using 22 Bob Dylan songs, this play with music, set in 1934 during the Great Depression, gradually draws you into its world and leaves you filled with emotion.

An open letter by 120 artists and entertainment professionals arguing against the boycott was released today, following other responses in support of Sydney Festival.

Organisers of the Sydney Festival boycott explain why they took this action, and talk about the philosophy behind the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

Sydney Festival opened last night with a dazzling performance of Ohad Naharin's Decadance performed by Sydney Dance Company, while 80 protestors gathered outside.

Sydney Festival's Acoustic Life of Boatsheds is not just another concert but a real experience around Sydney Harbour that audiences will not forget.

More artists and performers are withdrawing from Sydney Festival as part of a boycott protesting the festival receiving funding from the Israeli embassy.

When he was approached by Bob Dylan's people to pitch to use the singer-songwriter’s music to create a work, Irish playwright Conor McPherson knew it had to be set in Dylan's hometown during the Depression.

Arts events planned for January face an uncertain Christmas with NSW reporting record COVID case numbers.