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.

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

In 2022, Australia’s oldest professional ballet company, West Australian Ballet, will celebrate its 70th anniversary and tenth season under the artistic directorship of Aurélien Scannella.

At a time when the future of many ballet dancers is in doubt due to COVID, West Australian Ballet has made a bold investment by expanding the size of its company.

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

The winners of this year’s Performing Arts WA Awards include Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s Hecate, Black Swan’s Oklahoma!, and WA Opera's Così Fan Tutte.

This staging of Giselle by Aurélien Scannella and Sandy Delasalle hits new heights.

Find out what's on stage and streaming online in December from Limelight editors Jo Litson, Angus McPherson and Clive Paget.