The plot may be simplistic and cartoon-like but it's a feel-good musical with an important message, and the Australian cast delivers it in style.

Robert Jarman, one of Tasmania's most accomplished and respected theatre artists, will be honoured for his 30-year career when the Awards are presented on 5 March.

Stefanie Jones discusses landing the role of Mary Poppins after a whirlwind trip to London where she auditioned on the West End stage in front of Cameron Mackintosh.

The former television executive and leading arts philanthropist has died in a boating accident, aged 77.

McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery is staging a series of intimate Sunday Soirées featuring Victorian musicians including flautist Elizabeth Shephard and the Partridge String Quartet.

A child prodigy in the 1920s and a Decca artist in the 1950s and 60s, 97-year-old American pianist Ruth Slenczynska has now been re-signed by the label.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

This month Limelight explores electric instruments in classical music, and women and sexual violence in opera. We also interview Paavali Jumppanen, Artistic Director of ANAM, and explore Halévy's grand opera La Juive.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

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

Western Sydney Philharmonic aims to provide a platform for students and professional musicians in the fastest growing population centre in the country.

The production may not deliver on all fronts but you have to take your hat off to Amy Campbell for her ambitious concept, while Angelique Cassimatis gives a stunning performance.