Performing Arts
Opera review: Madama Butterfly, Opera Australia
A contemporary take on Puccini's classic opera.
Musical review: Passing Strange
This transcendent production will blow your mind.
Vale Peter Brook, an ever innovative director
Paul Rae explores the enduring but complex legacy of British theatre director Peter Brook, who died on Saturday, aged 97.
Circus review: Carnival of the Animals
The return of Circa’s Carnival of the Animals offers continuing joy and delight, with an added and most enjoyable twist.
The arts news you may have missed this week
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
Theatre review: Talking to the Future
A peek at our nation’s political past confirms that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Concert review: Serenity, ASO
A rich musical smorgasbord with a world premiere performance and a dazzling display by acclaimed violinist Emily Sun.
Young creatives travel to Melbourne for Australian Youth Dance Festival
The showcase of emerging talent brings together 70 youth dancers from seven companies across the country to collaborate and work…
Opportunities and awards
National Arts and Disability Awards open for nominations, research fellowships on offer plus winners of 2022 Fifty Squared Art Prize…
How stand-up comedy is helping cancer patients tell their stories
The therapeutic possibilities of comedy are being explored at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre through workshops run by Rachel Berger.