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Dame Joan Sutherland at 100: why Australia's opera superstar will always be a legend
A century after her birth, her extraordinary voice, trailblazing career and enduring influence remain part of Australia's cultural story.
First NSW arts report card: strong growth but the state’s artists are worried
It’s mixed results in the NSW Government’s inaugural arts health check. The contribution of the arts to the state’s economy…
How hard is it to make it as an Australian independent artist in Europe?
Two Australian artists living and working in Europe talk to ArtsHub about the benefits and challenges of being based in…
The future of theatre? High-tech European blockbuster ROHTKO heads to Perth Festival
Perth Festival 2027 is embracing the next wave of international theatre – and it's unlike anything you've seen.
Fire-lit opera, a revamped Writers’ Week, Khaled Sabsabi and more: Adelaide Festival 2027 goes big
Matthew Lutton's latest program is expansive, but his ambitions go beyond spectacle.
From junkyard spas to flying kites, can Sydney Festival really transform the city?
Kris Nelson's vision for Sydney Festival 2027 turns the city into a playground.
Why skate parks and shopping malls are the perfect performing arts venues right now
If getting people to the theatre is harder than ever right now, why aren’t we taking more work to the…
Shopfront at 50: Where future theatre stars find their voice, and outsiders find a home
Trevor Ashley, Paul Capsis and Hilary Bell all got their start at Shopfront Arts – but its legacy goes far…
Sylvia Plath Stole My Boyfriend: Liz Hicklin’s Ted Hughes love story hits Melbourne Fringe
A first-time playwright at 95, Liz Hicklin has turned a youthful romance with one of poetry's giants into a gameshow…
Lucy Guerin reflects on 25 years in the independent dance sector: what’s different now?
As Lucy Guerin prepares to present her final work for her company this weekend, she talks to ArtsHub about her…