John Rayment News Today

A stunning revival production at Sydney Harbour of Opera on the Harbour’s biggest hit musical – West Side Story from Opera Australia.

Our critics take in some of the latest shows around town, including West Side Story, Wilco and Jessica Mauboy.

Musically first-rate and impressively sung, Verdi’s 'Aida' rises above the idiosyncrasies of this 21st century production. 

Mashing through the glass ceiling, one potato race at a time, The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race looks at how the gender pay gap plays out in country Australia.

Melanie Tait's play beautifully captures small-town community spirit, with tongue-in-cheek humour and plenty of heart.

Opera Australia will bring back its 2019 production of West Side Story, the most successful staging in Handa Opera history.

The FOA Foundation is pleased to announce applications are now available for 2023 Art Grants. Nonprofit organizations with programs promoting fine arts in and about the City of Laguna Beach may apply. Grant applications are available online at www.foafoundation.net and the submission deadline is February 28.

Worldwide, increasing financial crime is pushing regulators to take a closer look at whether companies within their jurisdictions are meeting compliance obligations when it comes to reporting potential money laundering and terrorism financing activities.

Identitii (ASX:ID8) last week launched its automated anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reporting platform in New Zealand.

Good Vibrations, the Houston Ballet's fall mixed rep program, will premiere a new work from Arthur Pita after a two year-long delay.