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Vale Jacqueline Dark

The 'indefatigably upbeat' Australian mezzo-soprano died this week, aged just 55.

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What’s in store for season 2024 in the performing arts (part three)

Continuing our round-up of season launches from companies around the country, including a three-part theatrical epic and an ambitious restaging…

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Overcoming threshold anxiety

Geelong Arts Centre’s redevelopment opens the venue up to the public eye, in a way that’s deliberately designed to ensure…

Opinions & Analysis

Why are we giving shows like Miss Saigon a rerun in 2023?

As the 1989 musical 'Miss Saigon' returns to stages, one can't overlook the overt racism underscoring the "classic" yet outdated…

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Opera review: La Gioconda in Concert, Sydney Opera House

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann was the drawcard but Spanish soprano Saioa Hernández shone as the star of the evening, performing with…

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Opera review: The Tales of Hoffmann, Sydney Opera House

Four of the world's best opera companies collaborate for Damiano Michieletto's outstanding new production of 'The Tales of Hoffmann'.

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Opera review: Idomeneo, Palais Theatre

A striking co-production that draws on Greek mythology to offer hope for a new world.

Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Head of Music, Opera Australia

If you love the canon but enjoy learning, working as the Head of Music for a major company may be…

Salamander, Brisbane Festival. Image: Damien Bredburg
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Commitment to community at the Brisbane Festival

Celebrating home-grown talent, the Festival also includes significant international collaborations.

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Opera review: Aida, Sydney Opera House

A dazzling reimagining of Verdi’s classic tragedy.

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