Choreographed by Natalie Weir, this must-see ballet is brought to life by the brilliant performances of its dancers, a stylish production design and WASO's glowing interpretation of Bach's music.

In this month's features we explore three new productions of Swan Lake, pay tribute to Ralph Vaughan Williams on his 150th, investigate a new opera about Olive Pink and publish an extract from Andrew Mellor's new book The Northern Silence about Nordic music and culture.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

The grandeur of this contemporary triple bill was blissful to watch.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The Artistic Director of West Australian Ballet first came across classical music while taking dance classes as a young boy. He also loves playing guitar, so it’s no surprise that he’s a big fan of Radiohead.

WA Ballet begins its 70th anniversary celebrations with a thoroughly entertaining program of four works including two world premieres.

One of the most sought-after choreographers, with several new projects in development around the world, Robert Bondara talks about the Australian premiere of Take Me With You at West Australian Ballet.

What have our opera and dance companies programmed this year?

Javier Torres' The Sleeping Beauty, a shortened and expanded version made for West Australian Ballet, suits the company perfectly, exacting the utmost control and precision – the kind that has your heart in your mouth as the dancers set up to execute some truly difficult display of technical bravura.

In 2022, Perth Festival celebrates the theme of Wardan (Ocean) across music, dance, theatre, visual arts, film and writing events.

This month’s news round-up includes the return of the arts, Opera Australia’s latest outdoor spectacle, Queensland Ballet’s new home on the Gold Coast, the triumph of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Tony Awards, and the winners at the 2021 Art Music Awards.