Muti to add class to one of world's best orchestras
With principals from orchestras around the world, the Australian World Orchestra is an international treasure.
Stage
Caravan review: Hideously funny look at life on fringe
Melbourne Festival 2017: A black comedy starring Susie Dee and Nicci Wilks takes place in an actual caravan.
All of My Friends Were There review: Party vibes don't quite top near-death experience
Guerilla Museum's latest work is fun but doesn't come close to last year's Melbourne Festival offering.
Theatre
Caravan review: Hideously funny look at life on fringe
Melbourne Festival 2017: A black comedy starring Susie Dee and Nicci Wilks takes place in an actual caravan.
All of My Friends Were There review: Party vibes don't quite top near-death experience
Guerilla Museum's latest work is fun but doesn't come close to last year's Melbourne Festival offering.
Live-art performance will captivate all ages
There are many layers of enjoyment in this whimsical French production.
Dance
Ever review: An exercise in simplicity veers into the unexpected
Those familiar with choreographer Phillip Adams' work know there are always surprises in store.
Bangarra says 'yes' to marriage equality
Bangarra Dance Theatre has become the latest major arts company to declare its support for the "yes" campaign in the marriage equality vote.
Under Siege review: Chinese history brought to life again
MELBOURNE FESTIVAL DANCE UNDER SIEGE ★★★★ Yang Liping Arts & Culture Co State Theatre Until October 8
Musicals
Canberra premiere of a strictly Australian musical
With new elements never seen in Australia, there's a sense of excitement about this production.
Hannaford reigns as King
Esther Hannaford's voice and star quality lifts a formulaic musical biography.
Charisma and soul overcome casting barriers
A Broadway musical's need for actors of colour has opened new doors for performers too often pigeonholed by their backgrounds.
Opera
Victorian Opera's 2018 season brings William Tell to the Australian stage for the first time
Victorian Opera's 2018 season, Encounters, brings together grand adventures, tragic love stories, an Australian premiere and charming children's tales.
Triple Treat review: Menotti's Telephone wins the night
Opera students presented a witty and clever triple bill of short, one-act operas.
Bringing Handel's Esther to life for modern audiences
From free public rehearsals to a balcony chorus singing Zadok the Priest, this is Handel for all.
Comedy
Seinfeld says Cosby is still 'biggest comedian of all time'
Jerry Seinfeld says he still considers Bill Cosby to be "the biggest comedian of all time", despite the sexual assault allegations leveled at the former TV star.
Why Kathy Griffin has stopped saying sorry
She has been investigated by the Secret Service and spurned by Hollywood but, on the eve of an Australian tour, Kathy Griffin says having two siblings diagnosed with cancer puts everything in perspective.
Australian wins 'Best Comedy Award' at Edinburgh fest
An Australian comedian has been named joint winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, a first for the city's Fringe festival in its 70-year history.