They Sydney Opera House will become the first venue in the world to be fitted out with state-of-the-art LED lighting.
As the world digests Trump's re-election, Lisa McCune stars in 'the play that explains his win'
Lisa McCune stars in the Australian premiere of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat, a play that uncovers the simmering tensions beneath America in 2024.
Photo shows Lisa McCune, a blonde woman in a black top, smiles slightly. She's standing in front of a window looking out on Sydney Harbour.'Goodbye beautiful humans': Arts veteran farewells loved ones with heartfelt letter
Roz Hervey has accessed voluntary assisted dying two years on from her Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.
Photo shows Roz Hervey sitting on set at a Restless Dance Theatre rehearsalOnce valued at only $1, the old East Perth power station will finally be put to good use
lt's stood abandoned on the banks of the Swan River for more than 40 years — now the Perth Festival is transforming the East Perth power station into an entertainment and arts precinct for three weeks every summer.
Photo shows The East Perth power station lit up at night in a golden hue.Raised a Jehovah's Witness, Kween Kong 'mastered the act of double lives' early on
Kween Kong is Australian drag royalty — and might soon reign globally, too. She talks Global All Stars, her drag beginnings and much more.
Photo shows A cropped image of Kween Kong, a drag queen, against a white backdrop. She's in blonde hair with a blue headpiece with stars.'So much good noise around it': Why Christine Anu thinks Hadestown is the must-see musical of 2025
Christine Anu is set to lead the cast of the Broadway smash-hit musical Hadestown when it heads to Sydney. She's described it as the must-see musical of 2025.
Photo shows Christine Anu wearing black, her hand outstretched, long black braided hair, looking upLast year, Lou Wall had the worst year of their life. But it led to making a musical about conspiracies
With Flat Earthers: The Musical, Lou Wall and their ex, playwright Jean Tong, craft a love story for the chronically online generation Z.
Photo shows Lou Wall, a tall, red-haired person in their late 20s, smiles brightly, a bouquet of roses in their crossed arms.How do you talk to kids about the threat climate change poses to their home? Through the power of dance
Green sea turtles in the Torres Strait are under threat from climate change. These Torres Strait artists are using Bangarra Dance Theatre's first show for kids to tell their story to people all over the country.
Photo shows A performer shines a torch towards another performer dressed as a turtle.Nelson Smyles has become a circus star
Port Macquarie's Nelson Smyles has become a star in the circus world.
Has Video Duration: 28 seconds.After 50 years and more than 50 plays, David Williamson is back to skewer non-monogamy
Four years after he retired from playwriting, David Williamson brings three new plays to Australia's main stages in 2024, including his latest The Puzzle at State Theatre Company South Australia.
Photo shows David Williamson, a man in his 80s, sits in a row of theatre seats, one hand on his chin, the other on his knee.Michelle Brasier went into debt to keep up with rich kids. Here's why she doesn't regret it
For Pay Day, actor and writer Michelle Brasier talks about getting out of debt through making art, the bread that will be her "financial ruin" and learning not to regret past financial decisions.
Photo shows Michelle Brasier smiles in a professional portrait, wearing a sheer green top decorated with sunflowers.Ballet rarely depicts queer love. A new show about the life of Oscar Wilde is changing that
Superstar English choreographer Christopher Wheeldon (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) brings the life and work of beloved Irish writer Oscar Wilde to stage in a world premiere for the Australian Ballet.
Photo shows In a ballet rehearsal room, two male dancers reach for each other's necks in a passionate gestureIn 1967, Dr Jack Hibberd decided to give playwriting a go. He changed Australian theatre forever
Hibberd (Dimboola; A Stretch of the Imagination) died last month at the age of 84. Co-founder of the Australian Performing Group, he helped shape Australian theatre.
Photo shows A man wearing glasses and a leather jacket sitting in a wooden chair at a desk in an office lined with booksBroken Hill drag queen Selita Buffet performing on The Ghan
Broken Hill drag queen Selita Buffet performs for passengers on The Ghan.
Has Video Duration: 44 seconds.How the 'beautiful gift' of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert brought outback drag dreams to life
After growing up on a sheep station, the film was one of the first places Tom Henderson saw people who were "queer, happy and thriving". Now, he performs as drag queen Amanda Screetly and credits the film for helping shape the culture of Broken Hill.
Photo shows A person in a blonde mullet adjusts their wig.The O'Gradys thought they'd be 'forever renters' in the city, until they saw a country cottage going for a song
When actress Linda and singer Dan expanded their late-night real estate searches to include some far-flung corners of Victoria, it changed their lives in every way.
Photo shows Linda and Dan in their home in ColeraineAs the end looms for Bluesfest, data shows the 2024 event pumped $230 million into the NSW economy
A report commissioned by organisers of the Byron Bay festival paints a picture of what the region stands to lose without the event, which is set to wrap up next year.
Photo shows two women laughing as they take a selfie outdoors at the 2023 bluesfest music festival in byron bayApproaching 60, Rebecca Gibney feels ready to take a risk. That's why she's stepping back on stage
The Logie Hall of Famer is one of many TV stars featuring in Sydney Theatre Company's 2025 slate, for the final season from outgoing artistic director Kip Williams.
Photo shows Rebecca Gibney is perched on a pink exercise ball, a red one in her arms. Nicholas Brown stands beside her, holding another.'I am incredibly sad': Opera Australia's first woman artistic director leaves role after nine months
Jo Davies, artistic director of Opera Australia, has left the company over a 'difference in opinion' with the CEO and board about how to balance artistic and commercial imperatives.
Photo shows Opera Australia artistic director Jo Davies sits in an audience seat in an empty theatre.Bangarra opens auditions for established and emerging Indigenous dancers
The beloved Bangarra Dance Theatre is opening up the floor to auditions for Indigenous artists, and artistic director Frances Rings says it's an exciting time for the company.
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 26 seconds.Noni Hazlehurst stars in gripping one-woman stage show, 'Mother'
Noni Hazlehurst is one of Australia's favourite actors, but you've probably never seen her in a role like this. She joined News Breakfast to share the story of her critically acclaimed one-woman show, 'Mother'.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds.