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 BaileyArts & Culture 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
