culture

Adam Ouston Tasmanian harpist Emily Sanzaro found a way to face her nightmares when she undertook residencies at the Museum of Old and New Art.

Andy Hazel Academy Award-winner Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s Shakespearean novel, Hamnet, is a film about the collective expression of grief.

Shamistha de Soysa Dubbed the world’s greatest tenor, Jonas Kaufmann has forged his stellar career on a mix of thrilling talent, relentless hard work and extraordinary dramatic ability.

Kate Holden For Yaron Lifschitz, artistic director of Circa, theatre is an incandescent encounter between performers and their audience.

Stephen A. Russell For director Constantine Costi, all the world’s a stage, whether it’s an opera production or a porridge-making competition in a Scottish village.

Jana Perković In the 30 years since Marrugeku’s humble beginnings, artistic directors Dalisa Pigram and Rachael Swain have forged one of Australia’s most significant dance companies.

Max Delany Hany Armanious is an existential sculptor of the everyday, capturing its absurdities while insisting they be taken seriously.

Santilla Chingaipe In the 1970s, WITCH was one of Africa’s biggest bands before fading into obscurity. Now touring Australia’s east coast, they are enjoying the global acclaim they deserve.

Nadine J. Cohen Acclaimed actor and novelist Tasma Walton discovered her inner funny girl in the new television series Reckless.