George Ogilvie has died
The Australian director, whose distinguished career crossed television, film, theatre, opera and ballet, has died at the age of 89.
The Australian director, whose distinguished career crossed television, film, theatre, opera and ballet, has died at the age of 89.
The Golden Globe winner will perform in a world-wide live streamed reading of Lyle Kessler's play Orphans, presented by Sydney's Red Line Productions.
John Bell, Mitchell Butel and Julia Zemiro are among the artists speaking out on social media to ask the Government to #CreateAustraliasFuture
Opera Australia's Il Viaggio a Reims, the musical Come From Away, and the musical play Barbara and the Camp Dogs were among the winners.
The new streaming initiative has already presented nine concerts in its first fortnight, with plenty more to come.
The composer, who is the second ever winner of the $5000 biennial award, will have her work performed by the Australia Ensemble.
While new funding has been allocated for some, all companies will face cuts of 30 percent over the next 12 months.
“We're fighting for our survival,” says Richard Tognetti, as the shut-down of live performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic forces ACO musicians to broadcast content from in-home studios.
The Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival is open to Australian primary and secondary students.
Unable to perform live, TAB has launched a new digital season featuring 14 of its productions, starting with The Sleeping Beauty.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is just one of many classical musicians who have recorded videos in support of those at the COVID-19 front line.
The City of Sydney endorses a $3.5M package, the City of Melbourne offers $2M in grants, and Tasmania delivers $1.5M in funding and operational measures worth $2M.
Queensland Ballet has launched a Keep the Magic Alive campaign to share stories and raise funds, and is doing all it can to retain staff and keep its dancers fit and healthy.