The Sydney Morning Herald logo
The Sydney Morning Herald logo
Advertisement
Elizabeth Flux

Elizabeth Flux

Elizabeth Flux is Arts Editor at The Age.

William Torres Patino performing in the Wheel of Death.

This show is already packed with wow factor. Then comes the Wheel of Death

Of all the Cirque du Soleil I’ve attended over the years, Kooza remains my favourite and the one I’d take kids to see.

  • Cameron Woodhead, Sonia Nair, Elizabeth Flux and Tony Way

Latest

Arthur Boyd’s St Francis of Assisi tapestries will go on display at the NGA.

These artworks were created for a lost exhibition. Fifty-one years on, they’re finally going on show

In the 1970s Arthur Boyd, the renowned Australian painter, commissioned a series of 20 tapestries that upon completion were never displayed together. This month, that changes.

  • Elizabeth Flux
Pianist Jayson Gillham.

MSO to go to trial over pianist Jayson Gillham sacking in bid to ‘control’ stage

The ongoing battle between acclaimed pianist Jayson Gillham and the MSO is set to move into its next phase next week as the case goes to trial.

  • Debbie Cuthbertson, Kerrie O'Brien and Elizabeth Flux
Gemma Veness hosts ABC News Mornings before staff go on strike.

‘We’ll be back Friday’: ABC staff strike hits TV, radio as news channel diverts to BBC

What can you expect to see while staff are taking industrial action? In short, a lot of news from the BBC and plenty of reruns.

  • Meg Watson, Kayla Olaya and Elizabeth Flux
Artist Archie Moore with his work Heart of Gold 1.

His father thought he would find gold. Years later, gold is being used to tell his story

At the 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Golden Lion winner Archie Moore digs into family in a new way.

  • Elizabeth Flux
Scenes from the Climate Era at Perth Festival

How a man playing a frog was one of the best performances I’ve seen

In a festival that brings together a performance by Baker Boy and an adaptation of a Kafka classic, the standout work came as a surprise.

  • Elizabeth Flux
Advertisement
Lisa and Rachael Maza will star together in the debut production, Black Light, at Malthouse Theatre.

After 17 years, the Maza sisters return to the stage for a show that ‘breaks all the rules’

The last time they performed together, they played sisters. Now, almost two decades later, they are back – and playing sisters again.

  • Elizabeth Flux
I bet Andy Byron never wants to see a jumbotron (or Coldplay) again.

From the kiss-cam scandal to Wicked witches, these are our top pop-culture moments of 2025

Remember when Katy Perry went to space? Yeah, that wasn’t a fever dream. Let’s rewind the past 12 months and reminisce on some of the best (and most unhinged) pop-culture moments.

  • Nell Geraets, Elizabeth Flux, Nicole Economos, Garry Maddox, Gabriela Sumampow, Meg Watson and Karl Quinn
The 2025 big TV quiz: How much did you watch and how much did you remember?

Think you know what’s been on TV this year? Challenge yourself with our quiz

Time to put those square eyes to good use and see how much you remember from the small screen in 2025!

  • Louise Rugendyke, Meg Watson and Elizabeth Flux
Destination Art 2025

Destination Art: The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday

From an unexpected punk pairing to a show of rarely displayed works, we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.

  • Elizabeth Flux, Nick Galvin, Nell Geraets, Kerrie O'Brien and Linda Morris