New South Wales

Opera review: Rigoletto, Sydney Opera House
Go see it for the music, not the reprehensible, misogynistic storyline.

Minister gunning for more immersive experiences
NSW's new Minister for the Arts addressed the crowd at the opening of Remix Summit Sydney 2023.

Exhibition review: Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi, NGV
What is gained, and lost, in the NGV's latest masterpieces blockbuster featuring French painter Pierre Bonnard and designer India Mahdavi.

Supernatural crime and poetry win Indigenous Fellowships
The State Library of Queensland’s black&write! Fellowships for 2023 have been announced with two diverse works from First Nations writers…

Theatre review: Do Not Go Gentle, Roslyn Packer Theatre
Patricia Cornelius' award-winning play about ageing and raging against the dying of the light is remounted in this large-scale production.

Exhibition review: Once More With Feeling, Ngununggula
Four artists rethink femininity as an attitude, rather than a gender-informed aesthetic.

Two rebrands, both a little problematic
Prominent arts organisations face rebrands this month, but does the strategy raise questions?

Theatre review: Scenes From the Climate Era, Belvoir St Theatre
A play comprising 65 short scenes explores likely climate era possibilities.

From theatre nerds boot camp to fully-fledged director
A NIDA alumnus returns to direct his third production.

Musical review: Mamma Mia!, Lyric Theatre
The feel-good extravaganza featuring ABBA hits returns for a tour across the country.