David Berthold has divided this year's program into three acts, with highlights including Peter Grimes, Memorial and QSO's Symphony For Me.

The renowned British choreographer, whose productions include Cats and The Phantom of the Opera, has passed away aged 92.

Rankin leads one of the country’s leading arts for social change organisations with projects ranging from initiatives in the Pilbara town of Roebourne to Acoustic Life of Sheds in Tasmania. He tells Jo Litson about Big hART’s work, and growing up on a Chinese junk.

The renowned South African photographer, who has a major retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, has passed away aged 87.

An immaculate, thrilling show by one of the greatest Broadway divas of our time.

In his probing new play Justin Fleming brings Wagner and Hitler together through the music drama Rienzi.

The Australian playwright shares the "carry on" in her new Molière adaptation, now playing at Darlinghurst Theatre Company.

A work that is very beautiful visually though not as emotionally resonant as the company's strongest works.

A work by choreographer Mark Morris and Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble will have its Australian premiere in Melbourne.

Justin Fleming puts Wagner, Hitler and Cosima Wagner on stage in his new play Dresden, which explores human creativity and destruction.

Author Kate Grenville, composer Michael Atherton, musical director Peter Casey and NGV Director Tony Ellwood are among those honoured.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa becomes a Companion of Honour, while Simon Keenlyside, Thomas Adès and Emma Thompson also receive awards.