Opera Australia
Opera Review: Carmen on Cockatoo Island, Opera Australia
A strong retelling of a timeless tale with always relevant social themes.
Opera Australia’s Lyndon Terracini bows out with a starry flourish
OA's outgoing Artistic Director throws a celebratory season. But will Melbourne opera lovers feel left out of the party?
Theatre review: The Phantom of the Opera
This iteration of the classic music theatre has some thoughtful changes.
Opera review: Il Trovatore
Opera Australia's re-imagining of Verdi’s story of love, revenge, persecution and revolution as a dystopian critique of the repression of…
Opera review: Madama Butterfly, Opera Australia
A contemporary take on Puccini's classic opera.
Musical review: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
The shoe definitely fits: a timeless tale retold perfectly for a modern audience
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.
Opera review: Lohengrin
A celebrated tenor performs one of his most iconic roles along with a well supported cast.
Opera review: Voss
Australia’s own ‘grand opera’ fills the stage for one night only thanks to State Opera South Australia and Victorian Opera.
Opera review: The Phantom of the Opera
Delivering steroid-size spectacular wow and performances to match, this year's Handa Opera on the Harbour hits the highs.