Will Fitzgibbon

Glydnebourne has appointed its first Young Composer in Residence, Sydneysider Luke Styles. WILL FITZGIBBON finds out what to expect ahead of his first work for the famed opera festival.

Around 200 generous revellers gathered in Australia House’s ballroom on Friday 19 April to fundraise for Legacy London.

REVIEW | Melbourne born opera director revitalises Tosca, a dramatic tale of love and murder in Italy on stage at the Royal Opera House. The production also features Australian tenor Hubert Frances in the role of Spoletta.

INTERVIEW | Half-Australian actress Mariah Gale stars as a brilliant but troubled mathematician in a new production of award-winning play ‘Proof’.

One of Australia’s most recognisable ballet stars at London’s Royal Opera House is back on stage this month. Principal with The Royal Ballet Steven McRae features in the new work 24 Preludes by Russian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, one of a three-piece spectacle at Covent Garden.

The Anniversary Gala of the Tait Memorial Trust is a yearly opportunity to showcase young Australian talent in the UK supported by the Trust’s programs. This year took on a special significance, with the celebration of three big anniversaries.

Australian mezzo-soprano Lauren Easton sings as part of Glyndebourne Opera’s 2012 Tour.

REVIEW | Benedict Andrews directs his version of the classic Russian play, Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, at the Young Vic.

Glyndebourne, a name that evokes palpitations of awe and excitement in the breast of any opera singer, has chosen to showcase young Australian talent in its upcoming touring season across the UK.

The arrival of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) on stage at London’s Cadogan Hall earlier this month may not have been directed by Danny Boyle or introduced by Stephen Hawking.

After a successful tour in Europe, Geelong-based theatre company Back to Back are back in Australia but still looking to reclaim the swastika with their elephant-headed deity and a theatre group of stars.

The Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery has opened its latest exhibition of Indigenous art featuring the artists of Ampilatwatja.

Garsington Opera’s performance of L’Olimpiade at Wormsley is a musical delight and successfully comic, thanks in no small part to Australian director David Freeman.

Speaking in London, after receiving his Order of Merit medal ahead of the Jubilee, John Howard relived his time in office and offered his thoughts on the future.

Queensland-based illustrator and artist Caroline Magerl has returned home to Australia after exhibiting at the fourth annual Parallax Art Fair in Chelsea.

Steven McRae, Australian Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet, starred in the Royal Opera House’s performance of La Fille Mal Gardee as it was broadcast to hundreds of cinema screens worldwide.

28 May, 2012, is the centenary of Australia’s greatest author, Patrick White, who was born in London and intimately knew its streets and its people.

Kelly Lovelady, Artistic Director of London-based chamber orchestra Ruthless Jabiru, directs an experimental beat poem performance this Sunday at the Brighton Fringe Festival.

Australians David Freeman, Grant Doyle and Joshua Bloom have their names in lights for the upcoming summer Garsington Opera at Wormsley.