Magic, betrayals and power: The 2025 Australian Ballet line-up
The Australian Ballet have announced their 2025 season, with a mixture of classic fairy tales and contemporary shows set to be showcased.
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Aussie A-listers join Sydney uni’s car park brawl
Mel Gibson and Richard Roxburgh have signed an explosive letter sent to the University of NSW, warning a new project risks NIDA’s survival.
Aussie gallery acquires $9.8m painting by ‘divisive’ artist
The major acquisition will help deepen conversations over French artist Paul Gauguin’s troublesome legacy, the National Gallery of Australia says.
Aussie stage star ‘delighted’ to play comeback queen Celine Dion
Marney McQueen says it’s the perfect role and she will be brimming with excitement when the off-Broadway Titanic parody lands on Sydney’s shores in September.
‘Sumptuous colour’: rare Gauguin masterpieces you can’t miss
Vincent van Gogh sliced off part of his ear after quarrelling with Paul Gauguin – but the artists’ complex friendship inspired one of the standout works in a new Australian exhibition. WATCH THE VIDEO
Meaning is in the eye of the beholder
Archibald finalist Kelly Maree got up close and personal with Josh Heuston for men’s mental health.
NSW Art Gallery seeks record funding as costs soar
A slump in ticket sales and high staff costs have forced the NSW Art Gallery to seek millions in additional funding from the Minns government.
Broadway star Patti LuPone’s great love affair with Australia
Broadway star Patti LuPone is as enamoured with Australia as local theatre-lovers are with her. And, particularly with the state of her native America at the moment, she couldn’t be happier to escape for a while to her “favourite country”.
Comics to the rescue for young readers
Comics and graphic novels are a long way from the underground, with new data revealing them as the caped crusaders of children’s book sales, as 2024 Kids News Short Story Competition launches.
On sale: Cult music artist and producer books final surprise show
A cult music artist and producer- who sent fans into hysterics when he touched down in Sydney – is holding another surprise performance before leaving the harbour city.
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Fan reaction to night one of The Eras Tour in Sydney
Sydney Swifties celebrated Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour on Friday night, with thousands of fans flocking to Accor stadium. Here’s how the fans reacted.
Does Taylor Swift write all her own songs?
Does Taylor Swift write her own songs? Ahead of The Eras Tour in Sydney this Friday, we take a look at every song written solely by the global sensation.
Everything to know ahead of Taylor Swift’s Sydney shows
Taylor Swift kicks off her four Sydney shows tonight. Here’s all your questions on what to know before the show answered.
How abandoned train station is bringing ‘opera to the masses’
An out of service train station has been transformed into the set of an opera, in a “relatable” storyline exploring the things people miss when they don’t pay attention to others on transport.
Why Jess Mauboy, Mitch Tambo sing the same tune
Jessica Mauboy and Mitch Tambo are singing the same tune when it comes to the power of music to change kids’ lives – here’s why.
On the brink of stardom Ben Goss is centre stage and proud of his disability
Instead of holding him back, Ben Goss’ cerebral palsy has helped him join a rich community of disabled artists. And he is ready for the performance of his life in ‘Tim’.
$1200 a project: Aussies cashing in on AI art
Tech-savvy creatives are earning thousands of dollars producing AI art – no paint brush, chisel or camera required. Here’s how they do it.
Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a story that needs to be treasured
Creating the space that takes people away from their phones and starts engaging them in the deeper meaning of why we are who we are is what drives one of Australia’s great theatre talents like Brittanie Shipway.
5-minute edible art recipes to entertain the kids
Entertaining and releasing your child’s creativity doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Check out these ideas and the fast homemade recipes.
Plot twist: ‘World doesn’t need another Paul Jennings short story’
His children’s books have been part of growing up in Australia for nearly 40 years. But after more than 100 offerings, best-selling author Paul Jennings pulled a surprise: his magnum opus.
‘Something was very wrong’: artist’s miracle recovery
After a brain abscess almost ended her life, artist Cressida Campbell is celebrating a marriage and her biggest ever exhibition.
Revealed: The rich-lister behind nation’s first kids’ art library
One of Sydney’s wealthiest women has been revealed as the philanthropist behind Australia’s first-ever art library for kids, now open to the public.
‘Bonkers’: Fire-ravaged town ready to rock ‘n’ roll after floods, Covid
A woman who lost her home in the Black Summer bushfires hopes third time’s a charm for her long-held dream to host a music extravaganza repeatedly postponed for fires, floods and Covid.
CWA ‘legend’s’ legacy lives on through Christmas cake
‘No recipe she couldn’t make’: A baker extraordinaire who found herself on Burke’s Backyard for her famous Christmas cake recipe, renowned across CWA branches in NSW, has died.
Donovan slips into McLachlan’s suspenders
Jason Donovan has joined the cast of The Rocky Horror Show again — taking on the role played by fellow Neighbours alumni Craig McLachlan before he faced sexual assault allegations of which he was acquitted.
Tragic story behind actor Barry Otto Archibald portrait
Artist and acting legend Barry Otto, 80, was devastated when wealthy art collector John Schaeffer, 79, died accidentally last year.
Awards ‘tick diversity boxes’ but leave ‘ordinary’ artists behind
The latest artists chosen for $25,000 Australia Council for the Arts grants tick so many “inclusion and diversity” boxes the awards should have been renamed the “Annual Woke Awards”, a free speech think-tanks says.
Ballet icon stunned by prestigious award
The Australian Ballet’s David McAllister was taken by complete surprise when Dame Darcey Bussell announced he had been awarded the coveted honour.
Artists hustle as Archibald Prize deadline looms
Some artists heaved their portraits across the Domain, eager not to miss the deadline for the popular and often controversial Archibald Prize.
McKenna’s coming out story different to musical
Maggie McKenna’s natural coming out was very different to the one she is now playing on stage, writes arts editor Elizabeth Fortescue.
How Frozen reindeer comes to life
With extra Frozen the musical matinees put on for the school holidays, we take a look at how Sven the reindeer’s elaborate costume comes together. See the video.
Stars come out for Sydney Hamilton premiere
The hotly anticipated Sydney production of Hamilton premiered on Saturday, and a cavalcade of celebrities flocked to see it. See all the pictures.
The true stories behind hit musical Come From Away
The multi award-winning show follows the real-life journey of 7000 air passengers who became grounded in Canada in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy.
Sneak peek at Sydney’s Hamilton costumes
With Sydney’s opening night of Hamilton just days away, The Sunday Telegraph was granted an exclusive look at the cast in costume. SEE THE PICTURES.
Sydney artist set to turn 100 with five exhibitions
Archibald Prize winning artist Guy Warren is turning 100 next month but that hasn’t stopped him from creating new paintings and holding four exhibitions at once, and another one later in the year.
10 must-see works at Botticelli to van Gogh exhibition
Dozens of Europe’s most famous art works will be on show at National Gallery of Australia’s blockbuster exhibition. But which ones should you make a beeline for?
Lauded museum director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor steps down
Museum of Contemporary Art director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor will step down after 22 successful years in the job.
Van Gogh masterpiece set for warm floral welcome
A stunning display will greet visitors to the National Gallery of Australia as one of Van Gogh’s most famous paintings goes on show.
Your guide to the Botticelli to van Gogh exhibition
The National Gallery of Australia’s latest blockbuster exhibition showcases major works from European Masters. Here is everything you need to know.
First look at Hamilton musical costumes
To steal a line from the show, this is the room where the magic of bringing the Broadway smash, Hamilton, to life happens ahead of its Sydney premiere.
Top stage shows to watch in 2021
From Frozen to Hamilton, we’re running down some of the best stage shows — and where to find them.
Quest to find stolen Archibald winning portrait
Actress Rachel Griffiths is fronting a documentary in search of the 1958 Archibald Prize winning painting by artist William Pidgeon, which mysteriously disappeared in 1997.
Frozen the Musical gets warm reception in Sydney
FIRST REVIEW: Frozen the Musical had a smashing opening night in Sydney and won’t disappoint whether you’re an adult or a child, arts editor Elizabeth Fortescue writes.
Why sunflowers are this year’s ‘flower of choice’
Vincent van Gogh put the spotlight on sunflowers in his famous paintings — and the beautiful blooms are again having their moment in the sun.
Costumes for Frozen the Musical revealed
Frozen is not only known for its catchy songs but for its amazing costumes as well — all 440 of them which were specially made for the musical set to hit Sydney next month.
Why Tina Arena almost quit music
Tina Arena has revealed why she almost quit her music career and why she only decided to keep on going after Melbourne’s first lockdown.
Australia’s first national rock tour coming in 2021
Live music is coming back — the Red Hot Summer Tour is bringing home grown rock for a national tour. This is where it will tour and how to get tickets.
Nannas and Poppas move in on The Wiggles’ territory
With The Wiggles hit maker John Field creating their music, The Nannas and The Poppas are about to launch onto ABC Kids after television execs realised grandparents were under-represented in the channel’s programming.
Portrait of model sister in the running for top art prize
James Stibilj’s portrait of his model sister India landed him as a finalist in the coveted Art Gallery of NSW Young Archie competition, which for eight years has run parallel to the prestigious Archibald Prize.
Hoges’ punch-up with a Packer that nearly ended it all
Paul Hogan has revealed how his TV fame began and included a punch-up with one of the all-powerful Packers that almost ended his career.
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