Australia

Merri-bek City Council
Yellow Paint by Mark du Potiers
‘YELLOW PAINT’ is an exhibition of brightly coloured soft sculptures by Mark du Potiers – a Magandjin (Brisbane) artist with…

Merri-bek City Council
Fairy Tales from the Celestial Garden by Jayanto Tan
Tan’s ongoing series of pandan drawings, inspired by the Double Happiness symbol, accompanies ceramic artworks reminiscent of family gatherings and…

Opera review: Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, Sydney Festival
Definitely camp. Definitely a folly. This new work delivers all of opera’s hallmarks with casual appeal.

Sauerbier House/ City of Onkaparinga
Sauerbier House Exhibition program presents WEATHERED | A solo exhibition by Susan Bruce
Bruce seeks to provoke introspection, inviting the viewer to meditate on landscape & existence, to explore despair, hope, and the…

Exhibition review: Helle Cook, Nordic Light – Beyond Horizons, Grey Street Gallery
The experience of light in painting and textile installations.

Melbourne Art Fair 2025 program revealed, focused on being female-led and First Peoples art and design
Programming across gallery booths, video, installation, and an early-glimpse showcase, Melbourne Art Fair 2025 is driving new purpose.

Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D HarrisonÂ
A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…

Musical review: Bearded, Theatre Works
A queer musical set in the middle of Australia’s 2017 marriage equality debate.

Performance review: William Yang: Milestone, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Festival
The life and times of famed Sydney photographer William Yang are explored in this autobiographical show.Â

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly roundup of Australian arts sector appointments.