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Cynthia Erivo will star in the London remount of Kip Williams' acclaimed production of Dracula. The photo depicts a Nigerian-English actor with closely cropped and bleached hair and eyebrows, gazing intensely into the camera. She wears a black polo-necked jumper and has a striking septum ring.
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Cynthia Erivo to star in Australian-made production of Dracula

Kip Williams' global success continues, as his production of Dracula is transported to London starring Cynthia Erivo.

A performer in a red dress thrown in mid-air while a group of men wait to catch her. The Circa production travels to Edinburgh International Festival later this year.
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8 Australian shows to wow Edinburgh stages

A darkly funny thriller, a satirical cabaret, and a girl-power musical about Lady Macbeth will travel to the Edinburgh International…

Kids and families sitting in an audience watching a show.
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Relaxed performances to elevate accessibility

Why is it important to make performances truly accessible to all?

A finalist for the World Press Photo, Musuk Nolte's portrait shows a farmer carrying food across an Amazonian dried river bed. Image: Musuk Nolte.
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World Press Photo winner and finalists focus on war and climate change

The annual World Press Photo competition draws tens of thousands of entries from around the world, with this year's winners…

Three Vietnamese books: 'Water: A Chronicle', 'The Tale of Kiều' and 'Making of a Whore'.
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New publisher aims to make Vietnamese literature the next translation trend

The remit of a new publishing house based in the UK is to bring Vietnamese literature to the world.

Cate Blanchett, one of Australia's best known actors, says she's serious about a retreat from the spotlight. Image: WikiMedia.
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Cate Blanchett wants to quit acting

Cate Blanchett announces plans to quit acting to pursue other passions.

Watercolour of an ancient Japanese landscape. Hiroshige British Museum
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Three new exhibitions to see at the British Museum

The British Museum launches its spring program with a diverse line-up of exhibitions.

A book with is pages spread out against a sky background.
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2025 International Booker Prize shortlist announced

Which six books are in the running for the prize?

Donald Trump says this portrait of him by artist Sarah Broadman is "distorted". Image: supplied by @realdonaldtrump via TruthSocial.
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President Trump attacks artist, portrait removed from public eye

President Trump publicly complained about a portrait by Sarah Broadman, hung in the Colorado State Capitol.

Hugh Jackman has joined British theatre royalty to launch a new theatre company. Image: supplied.
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Hugh Jackman launches new theatre company

In a joint statement, the Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor has announced a new theatrical partnership with high-profile producer Sonia…

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