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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…
The 2020 Opera and Fine Music calendar
From the world premiere of a new opera by Tim Finn and a significant exploration of women’s contribution to classical…
Busting opera wide open: the Pinchgut revolution
Ditching the curtain, delivering surpluses, and winning international awards, Pinchgut is a young company changing the face of opera in…
The feminist opera destroying the 'witches, bitches, britches' archetype
An opera staged in a bathroom is delivering an important message about gender roles and equality.
What is the future of opera?
A three-day forum in Brisbane will interrogate the operatic form and consider opera’s place in contemporary culture.
