Toni Lamond blazed a trail for Australian performers in big musicals in a career that spanned eight decades.
SXS launch a Queensland-centred 2026 season of bold commissions, regional expansion and genre-bending collaborations.
Close contenders to our top 25, these works deserve a listen.
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Australian theatre companies were early and enthusiastic adopters of Stoppard’s work, some of the most celebrated plays of the modern repertoire.
Peak bodies representing music and drama education professionals say many have "lost confidence" in the NSW Education Standards Authority.
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The third and final leg of a hugely satisfying journey through one of classical music’s most significant achievements.
The spirit of Benny Goodman shines on as Omega Ensemble sees the year out with plenty of swing.
A thoughtfully curated program unfolds with a naturalness that makes even the most demanding moments feel effortless.
Pocket-sized productions commenting remorselessly on the nature of relationships and material aspirations.
A brilliant celebration of music as a tool for storytelling, remembering and reckoning.
A luminous, technically fearless recital revealing the impressionistic depths of Szymanowski and Beach.
Select the Australian and international finalists who stood out this year.
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Mama Does Derby, set at a roller derby and performed on skates, is preparing to premiere at the Sydney and Adelaide Festivals.
Composer-conductor Aija Draguns talks about her brand new work about to be premiered by the Oriana Chorale.
Discover the 25 tracks that make up our playlist of Australia's favourite art music.
The Australian Museum of Performing Arts opens this month with DIVA, an exhibition from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
As Nancye Hayes prepares to perform in the musical Anastasia, she talks about her extraordinary 65-year career.
As the world becomes ever noisier, Guy Noble admits he’d like a bit of peace and quiet in the kitchen and department stores – particularly at Christmas.
The third and final leg of a hugely satisfying journey through one of classical music’s most significant achievements.
The spirit of Benny Goodman shines on as Omega Ensemble sees the year out with plenty of swing.
SXS launch a Queensland-centred 2026 season of bold commissions, regional expansion and genre-bending collaborations.
Limelight surveys the festive landscape in search of music experiences that will turn your Christmas light on.
A brilliant celebration of music as a tool for storytelling, remembering and reckoning.
A luminous, technically fearless recital revealing the impressionistic depths of Szymanowski and Beach.
A thoughtfully curated program unfolds with a naturalness that makes even the most demanding moments feel effortless.
Pocket-sized productions commenting remorselessly on the nature of relationships and material aspirations.
Porpora’s battle of the castrati scrubs up nicely.
With a high degree of difficulty, the inaugural cohort of OA’s revitalised Young Artist Program more than prove they are ready for their mainstage debuts.
Britten’s The Prince of the Pagodas leads a strong field across five categories.
Vividly visceral staging brings out the animal in Verdi's Macbeth and makes it worth experiencing again.
Toni Lamond blazed a trail for Australian performers in big musicals in a career that spanned eight decades.
Australian theatre companies were early and enthusiastic adopters of Stoppard’s work, some of the most celebrated plays of the modern repertoire.
Leaning into Chinese diaspora identity, elements of Merlynn Tong's musical play may be incomprehensible for some, but the humour and pathos will chime with most.
Tongue-in-cheek fun yet sobering, this new play by Andrea Gibbs reminds us that even at Christmas, miracles are in short supply.
Bristling with theatre scene in-jokes, a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's classic pecks at the established order.
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Resplendent dance and supercharged opulence sweep away the cares of the day.
Leanne Stojmenov on why becoming Artistic Director at West Australian Ballet is her dream come true.
The latest arts appointments and departures
This sparkling revival of Cinderella farewells David McAllister with warmth, wit and seasonal magic.
Coryphée Adam Elmes wins 2025 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award for leadership, dedication and character, on and offstage.
The Australian Ballet’s stylish, sophisticated triple bill raises the bar.
Porpora’s battle of the castrati scrubs up nicely.
Wilson and Walton: a meeting of minds.
Clarke’s full Monty proves an eclectic revelation.
A wonderful lineup of soloists crowns a fine account of Elgar’s masterpiece.
Albanian diva shows two sides of the Euro in Donizetti double.
Kaufmann’s Doppelgänger is a double album to treasure.
Explore the guide and listen to our 25 in 25 playlist of Australia’s favourite art music.
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