Australia

Egyptian fans account for biggest cultural spend in 23-year history
The Egyptian blockbuster exhibition delivers a $27.7 million boost to Canberra – the highest in the National Museum’s history.

Exhibition review: Tommy Carman: Well Heeled, Mega
Tommy Carman's paintings riff on a mix of photorealism and the abstract.

Theatre review: William Shakespeare's Reservoir Dogs, St Martin's Theatre
How does a mash-up of Shakespeare and Tarantino work exactly?

From theatre to fashion and everything in between... six crowd-pleasers in the arts
2025 season launches, plus a festival, membership program and end of the year dance extravaganza.

Book review: Rewitched, Lucy Jane Wood
An aesthetically pleasing cosy fantasy about discovering your powers and finding community.Â

Sydney’s beloved Footbridge Theatre is making a grand return
The theatre launched some of our biggest stars and is reopening after nearly 20 years, writes Laura Ginters.

Proving the worth – Adelaide Festival Centre generated $164 million for SA
The Adelaide Festival Centre is proving the value of the arts through delivering quality programming and making a significant dollar…

Music review: Esperanza Spalding, Hamer Hall
Esperanza Spalding was part musical theatre, part performance art, all entertainment.

Exhibition review: Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros and exhibition, NGA
Lindy Lee pulls off $14 million sculpture commission 'Ouroboros' at the National Gallery of Australia.

From true crime to post-colonialism: Sydney Festival launches its 2025 season
Olivia Ansell’s final Sydney Festival as Director grapples with big questions and has factored the cost of living crisis into…