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Has opera lost its mojo?
The National Opera Report warned of a lack of 'vibrancy' in opera. A new research project hopes to find it.
Where are the development programs for women opera directors?
Whereas state theatre companies have taken a proactive role in investing in development programs for women directors and other creatives,…
The secret art of conducting
Conductors including Vanessa Scammell, Asher Fisch and Nicholas Braithwaite discuss their roles and their relationships with orchestras.
Three state operas unite for feminist La Traviata
Director Sarah Giles and Opera Queensland’s Patrick Nolan discuss the themes of their new opera and explain why it is…
Why opera companies should explain themselves better
Peter Tregear argues more needs to be done to help opera audiences contextualise the art form beyond the vocal spectacular.
How to make your tour greener
A new toolkit will help performing arts companies reduce the environmental impact of their tours.
fortyfivedownstairs plans to stick around despite development woes
The multi-arts space is threatened by a neighbouring development but has no plans to call it quits.
Why vaccine passports are the future of live performance
Masks and vaccinations have helped European theatres safely reopen, says Adelaide Festival's Rachel Healy.
As COVID wreaks havoc, do we still need a national opera company?
Last year Opera Australia was boasting an operating surplus. Last month it was restructuring to cut 25% staff. And with…
First opera sung entirely in Noongar language commissioned in WA
A new commission will retell a story of sibling rivalry that’s been shared for generations on Noongar boodja in south-west…
