New South Wales
New Annual Festival celebrates Newcastle places and stories
New Annual Festival Director Tory Loudon discusses highlights of her 2025 program.
The Phantom of the Opera returns to haunt Sydney Harbour in 2026
Opera Australia’s 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour kicks off a global celebration of Phantom’s 40th anniversary.
SOFT CENTRE 2025 to take over Sydney with experimental art and electronic music
Expect international electronic sensations, home-grown immersive art pioneers and critical conversations at SOFT CENTRE.
Hir review: a play that explores the collision of PTSD and male privilegeÂ
Family and gender politics are explored in this play about identity, belonging and redemption.
Yolŋu power review: the Art Gallery of NSW's landmark look at Yirrkala innovation
Eight decades of Yolŋu art and culture take viewers through an art movement that has garnered world acclaim.
Carmen review: a new look for a classic opera at Sydney Opera House
One of the most famous operas of the 19th century gets a 21st century makeover.Â
Ex-Sydney Festival Director delivers first program in new Toronto festival role
Australian arts leader Olivia Ansell sends a postcard from Canada after her first months in new festival role.
Annie review: an orphan captures hearts on Australian stages
Annie is a well-orchestrated cohesive theatre production, whose songs are as catchy as ever.
Tom Polo review: in a part of your mind, i am you, Ngununggula Gallery
Tom Polo’s first major institutional solo exhibition is a cracker.
Theatre review: The Twits, Sydney Opera House
A theatrical adaptation of Roald Dahl classic children’s novel.