Australia

Darwin Symphony Orchestra to tour Territory-wide in 2025
The DSO’s 2025 season will see Jonathan Tooby’s last hurrah as Artistic Director/Chief Conductor, but not before the Orchestra undertakes…

This week's arts news and trending topics
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Celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame right in the middle of Melbourne
The Immigration Museum presents an immersive opportunity to time travel through the history of Notre-Dame and get a French culture…

Theatre review: The Heartbreak Choir, Ensemble Theatre
Themes of community, forgiveness and understanding lie at the heart of this crowd-pleaser, which rounds out Ensemble’s 2024 season.

Performance review: F Christmas, Malthouse Theatre
The antidote to traditional Christmas schmaltz.

Book review: The Position of Spoons, Deborah Levy
The celebrated novelist and playwright reveals and honours some of her greatest influences.

Theatre review: Wanderings, Queensland Theatre
Nest Ensemble’s latest production is a thoughtful, well-conceived two-hander that examines important current societal issues.

The Art House Wyong: the Central Coast’s vibrant artistic heart
An independent not-for-profit arts organisation, The Art House champions Central Coast artists by providing creative and professional support.

2025’s greetings include a giant interactive whale
Bondi Pavilion has just launched its first major arts program.

Dance review: Intersections: Street Dance X Theatre, Riverside Theatres
A double bill of female-led street dance.