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From rarely seen tragedy to popular history play: Bell Shakespeare launches 2025 season
Rarely staged in Australia, Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’ is one of three major productions presented by Bell Shakespeare in the company’s 35th…
Theatre review: Two Strangers Walk into a Bar..., Sydney Fringe Festival
An immersive experience awaits in this participatory production, which invites questions about human connection.Â
Late bloomers: going from corporate to comedy
There are those who are 'born in a trunk' and there are those who spend time in the corporate world…
Going for baroque in 2025: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra celebrates its 35th anniversary
From Handel and Bach to new collaborations and commissions, the Brandenburg’s 2025 season promises to excite and delight.
Opera review: La Bohème, Athenaeum Theatre
Despite being a tragedy, Melbourne Opera’s La Bohème is a joyful delight to watch.
QSO’s 2025 Season – something bigger than just our everyday life
Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents its 2025 season of aural as well as visual delights.
Opportunities and awards
Emerging composer fellowship open for applications, plus Victorian live music investment, finalists of play award and more!
Vale Lex Marinos OAM: actor, director, broadcaster and champion of diversity in the arts
The acclaimed and much-loved Greek-Australian actor, writer, director and advocate died last Friday, aged 75.
Opera Australia launches 2025 season with four musicals and homegrown talent
The national opera company’s 2025 season features a mix of accessible and canonical works.