Staged as part of our UnWrapped series in 2022, William Barton’s Connection sees Barton collaborate with exceptional colleagues Simon Barker and Scott Tinkler, alongside other new works featuring Veronique Serret and Chloe Kim to create an ambitious new musical composition.
Part of Unwrapped 2023, this international collaboration by award-winning composer Andree Greenwell and librettist Christine Evans, this fully staged chamber opera melds music, myth and imagination in an intergenerational story of women who must flee for their lives.
For the very first time this month, The Australian Ballet is thrilled to be performing an innovative contemporary retelling of Carmen at Sydney Opera House. Get up to speed on the spicy Spanish tale, from its much-loved operatic roots to Johan Inger’s modern dance spin.
ARIA-nominated musician Martha Marlow returned in 2023 to make her Vivid LIVE debut, performing songs from her album Queen of the Night alongside collaborator – and The Necks’ beloved pianist – Chris Abrahams.
British techno titans Underworld performed in 2019 for an exclusive four-night residency, treating fans to a unique setlist each night. We followed Karl Hyde and Rick Smith backstage to witness their pre-show routine.
Malyangapa, Barkindji woman and hip-hop queen BARKAA performed live for Barrabuwari (‘tomorrow’ in the Gadigal language), an Indigenous-led and culturally diverse showcase that highlighted the next generation of game-changers across hip-hop, pop, soul, and techno.
