Review: Into the Woods (Victorian Opera)
Fine Melbourne cast make the most of Sondheim's fractured fairy-tales.
July 24, 2014
Review: La Traviata (Victorian Opera)
Vocal pleasures and some real star turns, but too many mirrors reflect badly on Verdi’s drama. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 18, 2014
Jessica Pratt: Tempted home by a Traviata
The coloratura, who has become an Italian-based European star, talks about life, Italy, opera and her dog. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 12, 2014
Masked Ball dominates Green Rooms but no musical is up to scratch
Opera Australia’s new Verdi tops the poll with Melbourne Theatre Company the other judges favourite. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 18, 2014
Lisa Gasteen: Much more than just witches and bitches
The Wagnerian soprano who thought she'd never sing again is looking at a fuller diary than ever.
February 17, 2014
Victorian Opera announces its stars of the future
Eight young artists to get hands on practical experience with a major opera company. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 12, 2014
Tim Winton premiere at heart of Victorian Opera’s 2014 Season
Richard Mills announces a new opera from Iain Grandage, a legendary Traviata and another Sondheim musical. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 28, 2013
Review: Nixon in China (Victorian Opera)
John Adams' masterpiece is done full justice, proving itself the late 20th century's great opera of ideas.
May 19, 2013
Chess sweeps the board in Melbourne
The Production Company’s home-grown hit steals the limelight from OA’s South Pacific. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 10, 2013
Threepenny Opera to Underbelly: “You call that a knife?”
Sydney Theatre Company takes Brecht's masterpiece down sleazy local backstreets.
August 30, 2011
It’s okay to glitter and be gay: Albert Herring
Victorian Opera explains why Britten’s comic masterpiece was his most deeply personal work. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 6, 2011
Gill to pass Victorian Opera baton to Mills
What does Melbourne's flagship company have in store when it welcomes Richard Mills as artistic director in 2013?
May 30, 2011