The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Strong in Sydney, soft elsewhere, Opera Australia's annual report reveals a $10.1 million deficit for 2024.

Director Alexander Berlage and his cast, led by Amy Hack, do a brilliant job bringing this flawed show to life.

Tony Burke retains the Ministry of Arts portfolio, while Susan Templeman is reappointed as Special Envoy for the Arts.

Some narrative clarity lost in this fast-paced concert-style production but a brilliant cast bounces everything off the back wall - and that's a very long way.

Eddie Perfect discusses writing the music and lyrics for Beetlejuice The Musical and why he agreed to play the poltergeist in Melbourne.

Louise Fox tells Jo Litson about her visceral new stage adaptation of The Birds.

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

It's depressing out there, so why not take your children to this feel-good family show and bask in a little theatrical sunshine?

Poignant moments and a serious message, but Tom Gleisner's musical could do with further development.