Ratings Sunday 10 May 015

Is it time for Madama Butterfly to flutter by?

There is a spectre haunting Opera Australia: the spectre of growing irrelevance.

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations

A Festival General Manager moves on.

Cripping up is the new black face

We no longer cast white actors in black face but we don't train disabled actors to ensure a fifth of…

Six myths preventing people from experiencing your art form

We all know the excuses people make for not attending arts events, but how should we best respond to them?

New Sydney theatre gets a frosty reception

The director of Equity has urged performers to exercise caution in any dealings with the Depot Theatre’s management.

A first-timer's guide to the opera

A first night at the opera turns out to be filled with surprises - not all of them on stage.

James Turrell: A Retrospective

This is not just an unlightened look into Turrell’s career, but a brave choice by the NGA to push audiences…

Talking money quickly as the hammer falls

Last week two major auctions for Australian art were held. We bring you a snapshot of the big winners.