It will be the first commercial musical staged in Australia since theatres were shuttered in March, with a comprehensive Covid Safe Plan currently being put in place.

MacDonald will finish his tenure as Artistic Director and CEO at the end of his current contract, while the Brisbane company looks to revise its leadership model.

Currently starring in The Phantom of the Opera in Seoul, Lyon has established a business to manufacture fun, eco-friendly masks. Meanwhile, Todd McKenney’s platform has already sold over 3000 face coverings.

Four Winds, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Gondwana Choirs and Sydney Chamber Opera are among the 58 small to medium arts organisations who will receive funding for up to four years.

Louise Bezzina has recast her first program for Brisbane Festival to focus on local voices and outdoor events.

The popular entertainer has founded a website where costume designers can sell masks directly to the public. It will also auction one-off masks to support The Children's Hospital at Westmead.

The Australian Musical is a rigorously researched, definitive history of Australian musical theatre. A labour of love for its authors, it will be treasured by musical fans.

One in four have returned to cultural events, and 42 per cent plan to return. However, 22 per cent said their long-term attendance will be negatively affected by COVID-19.

The Australian Haydn Ensemble, Hayes Theatre Co, Pinchgut Opera and many more arts organisations will receive support from the City of Sydney.

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STCSA will present the Victorian thriller Gaslight at the refurbished Her Majesty’s Theatre. Griffin also plans to perform its first live play in September, following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Limelight has received a Small Business Grant from the City of Sydney through its COVID-19 Relief Grants for a three-part program to support performing arts companies as they gradually return to the stage.