Performing Arts

The Phantom of the Opera
St George’s Cathedral pulls out all stops in a marathon feat of improvised organ brilliance from Giampaolo Di Rosa.

Sydney Theatre Company announces 2014 season
Big names, big roles, and unusual productions, as programmed by Artistic Director Andrew Upton.

Namatjira project will bring first Indigenous citizen to UK
Two of Albert Namatjira’s grandchildren will travel to London with Big hART’s award-winning production in November.

Reframing the cultural aesthetic
Cultural expectations of artists and audiences were interrogated at the Kultour Gathering this week.

The Wizard of Oz
While the script feels thinly drawn, The Danger Ensemble’s take on this iconic tale still manages to dazzle us.

This week’s award winners
Indigenous artists, print-making, architecture and creative partnerships in the spotlight this week.

Was Penny pushed? Arts Vic director resigns
Penny Hutchinson steps down as arts body head as allegations surface of government interference in funding decisions.

Tickets will be hot in 2014 with company programs just announced
Sydney Dance Company, Canberra Symphony, and The Malthouse Theatre announce their programs with hot tickets.

Aboriginal people are not a project
Arts activity is an effective form of reconciliation but working with Indigenous children is not just about ideology.

Kiss of the Spiderwoman
Mockingbird Theatre present another powerful production confirming their reputation as theatremakers of calibre.