This Month
An aged care musical? Straight to the pool room, said Tom Gleisner
The creator behind The Castle and Utopia spent many hours visiting nursing homes, and emerged not depressed, but inspired to write songs.
We visit the home of the most famous Greek poet you’ve never heard of
Travellers to Alexandria in Egypt can visit the restored apartment of Constantine Cavafy, the favourite bard of Jackie Onassis.
Inside the friendship that made The Beatles
A new book uses John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s songs to tell the story of their epoch-making, yet intimate bond.
How Crocodile Dundee became an icon, especially for its investors
A new documentary on Australia’s highest-grossing film lacks bite, but boasts interesting detail about the investors it enriched – including late wicketkeeper Rod Marsh.
From Annie to Zimmer: the must-see shows to catch in April
Take a break from the hard-knock life with our monthly selection of the best live entertainment around the country.
‘Snow White’ remake misses box-office hopes amid woke controversy
Disney made the update a tale of female empowerment. Instead of trying to find a husband, the new Snow White leads a Joan of Arc-like rebellion against the Evil Queen.
‘Shouted into submission’: Monash Uni stops Sabsabi show
The cancelled artist’s gallerist has blasted Creative Australia for not having his client’s back.
From £450 to $1m: Early Whiteleys emerge with a rich backstory
In 1961 the young Australian artist paid close attention to the pretty Californian art student who bought two of his works in London.
Inside the homes of Australia’s most connected art collectors
Ever wondered how to showcase artwork to let them shine? A new book peeks into the homes of prominent art collectors around the country.
Mass letter urges arts minister to act over Venice snub
More than 1000 people have signed an open letter to federal Arts Minister Tony Burke demanding the reinstatement of Australia’s representatives for the Venice Biennale.
Abel Selaocoe and the Australian Chamber Orchestra - Special offer
The international cello sensation brings a kaleidoscope of rhythm and sound to his highly anticipated Australian debut.
How this top barrister became a ‘Medici’ of classical music
Senior counsel Richard Cobden has now funded three works for Sydney’s Omega Ensemble. He wants you to know that commissioning is not as hard as you might think.
Netflix’s new hit should sound a warning for parents. Here’s why
The show has resonated with parents concerned about the significant influence of social media in their teenagers’ lives and its link to violence against women.
Art Gallery Of NSW gets first female director after 154 years
Maud Page, the long-time deputy of outgoing director Michael Brand, has been selected to step up at the institution, which gets 2 million visitors annually.
‘No room for nuance’: Melbourne Writers Festival avoids Gaza
After the war in the Middle East tore apart the organisation last year, new artistic director Veronica Sullivan’s 2025 program has adopted a small target strategy.
Netflix drama Adolescence will chill the blood of any parent
Astonishing performances turn this series about a 13-year-old murder suspect into a devastating watch.
Who really pays the price for arts philanthropy?
In the increasingly troubled relationship between donors and artists, it is becoming difficult to figure out which hand is feeding and which is being bitten.
Disney’s Snow White is not too woke – and it’s better than Wicked
This flashpoint of the culture wars avoids being the disaster many feared (or hoped for).
How to direct a musical on a ‘football field’
There’s a lot riding on Opera Australia’s annual outdoor production but Shaun Rennie is more worried about actors getting to their marks, and nothing getting blown into Sydney Harbour.
The Australian gallery that made art fun turns 20
Sullivan+Strumpf co-founders Ursula Sulllivan and Joanna Strumpf have been turning the gallery scene on its head since their share-house days of wild parties.
130 years on, Australian art history comes out of the woodwork
An Arthur Streeton painting of a hallowed art location and a canvas that rocketed Brett Whiteley towards his eventual fame will be auctioned in April.
Australian Ballet appointments a show of faith
The artistic director’s contract extension comes as the major performing arts company also gets a new executive director, after being without one for almost a year.
Former MSO boss settles with pianist she cancelled
Sophie Galaise has settled with Jayson Gillham on the eve of his discrimination trial against the orchestra.
You can’t unsee this terrifying ‘man-suit’ android
The inventors of the Protoclone hope it can be a skin for future AI applications. In the meantime, it is hanging around looking scary.
Whiteley, Quilty among artists collected by crime syndicate
Forget Lamborghinis or brass knuckles. This Melbourne drug syndicate preferred Australian paintings such as Ben Quilty’s Mazda 121, which has now made $73,621 for the Commonwealth.