Strategic fibbing a vital tool for maintenance of human relationships
From Great Aunt Clodagh’s nerves to “ugly” babies and dire haircuts, the imperative is to tell a white lie, and move on.
Rosemary Neill
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Flying high: Peter Pan’s origin story brought to life
Broadway writer Rick Elice talks about his Peter Pan origin story Peter and the Starcatcher, surviving grief and how staging a musical can resemble a military operation.
Ex-BBC Philharmonic chief vows to ‘refocus’ MSO
The former general manager of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra will swing the axe and cut jobs at the MSO following the fallout from pianist Jayson Gillham’s comments about the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Inside the epidemic of loneliness among younger generations
When it comes to musicals, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s edgy approach leaves the boys gets/loses/wins back girl formula in the dust. We sat down with the pair to discuss their Tony Award winning musical, set to premiere in Australia.
‘I’d had every party, in every city, in every town’
For too long Brendan Cowell had been the life of the party. The actor, writer and dedicated hedonist needed someone or something to help him through. He needed a hero – so he created one.
Drama-hit Opera Australia changes tune after shock exit
The nation’s biggest performing arts company will not replace its artistic director role, just three weeks after the abrupt departure of Jo Davies.
Election-eve release for Trump bio-pic
The Apprentice, a disputed bio-pic about Donald Trump, will be released in cinemas less than one month before the US election.
‘It’s wild, it’s bold’: Freak show fit for all
From a risqué Gaultier revue, to a new Australian opera and a Trent Dalton crowd pleaser, the 2024 program appeals to many different audiences.
Dumped SMH veteran critic unleashes on Nine editor
The Sydney Morning Herald’s art critic John McDonald has been dropped after 41 years of writing for the masthead and accused the newspaper of taking a ‘soft’, ‘supine’ and ‘silly’ approach to arts coverage.
Facing hate from those they fund, Jewish donors walk away in despair
A quiet revolt against ‘bullying’ and anti-Semitic rhetoric – used by some pro-Palestinian activists including publicly subsidised artists – has seen Jewish donors withdraw or redirect their funding deals with environmental, women’s or arts groups.
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