

It's that one special day in late January, a day when all we young, proud and free Australians take time out of our busy schedules to celebrate... something or other.

For all the famous names and witty banter, it's the MSO that's the star of the night, and the main reason for the presence of the thousand-strong audience

Lucas Stibbard's Helpmann Award nomination is hardly surprising, given the non-stop wow-factor he exudes in this one-man show.

Two works, The Red Apple by Jacques Offenbach and Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein are presented in a new show by Lyric Opera of Melbourne.


The effect is a slick and satisfying piece of theatre that is most remarkable for its refreshingly clear and impactful representation of the philosophy of aesthetics, and the mind of the artist.
| Timon of Athens |
| Fijian Flying Circus presented by Fiji Airways - Melbourne |