Fiona Allan thought that after 17 years away from Australia, the “cultural cringe” which dogged it last century would have disappeared.
Yet after returning from the largely cringe-free UK in November to run Opera Australia, the nation’s largest performing arts company, she was surprised to find the “foreign equals better” mentality alive and well.
Michael BaileyRich List co-editorMichael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
