Sydney

Performance review: ARETHA, Sydney Opera House
A musical celebration of the life and legacy of the late, great Aretha Franklin.

Celebrating the vision of female photographers in recent exhibitions
Female photographers in the spotlight with a series of currently showing and upcoming exhibitions, each expanding the idea of portraiture.

Dance mentorship leads to a decade-long relationship
Joel Fenton joined Shaun Parker and Company in 2013 and will be part of its forthcoming European tour.

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

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.

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.

Light event review: Dark Spectrum, Vivid Sydney
Dark Spectrum taps a range of emotions across immersive sound and light, but ends on a high note of exhilaration…