The Latest Breaking News from Opera Australia

Top soprano reveals regime of chaos at Opera Australia

One of the stars of Madama Butterfly, soprano Eva Kong, believes Opera Australia was "chaotic" under former artistic director Lyndon Terracini.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023

Jo Davies set to become Opera Australia’s first female artistic director

British director Jo Davies has bold plans for the nation’s biggest performing arts company, which has been mired in gender inequity issues and bullying allegations in recent years.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

‘A period of rebirth’: Lyndon Terracini steps down early from Opera Australia

The artistic director has resigned a year before his contract ends – within a week of former ACCC chair Rod Sims taking the beleaguered company’s helm

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2022

Terracini's finale with Opera Australia

Lyndon Terracini's final season as Artistic Director of Opera Australia features well-known operas and some of the world's top singers.

AAP · Aug 29, 2022

Phantom of the Opera review – a grittier revamp of the timeless phenomenon is still a one-in-a-million treat

While a more sophisticated take on the classic set slightly dampens the spectacle of old theatre magic, it’s the music truly brings the thrills

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2022

The singing was great – but what was it about? Why opera companies should explain themselves better

Opera Australia has received outstanding reviews for its Melbourne season of Richard Wagner’s opera Lohengrin.

The Conversation · May 25, 2022

Phantom of the Opera review – an inventive and supersized Sydney Harbour spectacular

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s drama of gloomy interiors shouldn’t work so well outdoors – but with standout performances and innovative design, this show is larger than life

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022