Australia
Festival in tune with International Women's Day
The Sydney Opera House's annual event returns with a suite of events both live and online.
AC/DC's childhood home in Sydney mistakenly demolished by developers
The accidental destruction of the childhood home of AC/DC has spawned questions about protecting cultural sites against development.
Opera review: Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, Sydney Festival
Definitely camp. Definitely a folly. This new work delivers all of opera’s hallmarks with casual appeal.
Exhibition review: Helle Cook, Nordic Light – Beyond Horizons, Grey Street Gallery
The experience of light in painting and textile installations.
Melbourne Art Fair 2025 program revealed, focused on being female-led and First Peoples art and design
Programming across gallery booths, video, installation, and an early-glimpse showcase, Melbourne Art Fair 2025 is driving new purpose.
Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D Harrison
A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…
Musical review: Bearded, Theatre Works
A queer musical set in the middle of Australia’s 2017 marriage equality debate.
Performance review: William Yang: Milestone, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Festival
The life and times of famed Sydney photographer William Yang are explored in this autobiographical show.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly roundup of Australian arts sector appointments.
Using language in storytelling
Great storytelling, like that of Michael Mann’s 'Heat', transcends genres by mastering language.