The making of music theatre masters

Ahead of State Opera’s upcoming celebration of the great composers of musical theatre, artistic director Stuart Maunder looks at the huge influence of Sondheim – especially on Lin Manuel-Miranda, the multi-award-winning creator of pop culture phenomenon Hamilton.

‘End of an era’ – artistic director to leave State Opera

State Opera South Australia artistic director Stuart Maunder will leave the company next year to take up a new role with Victorian Opera.

State Opera South Australia's 'The Turn of the Screw' is a production of genuine psychological intensity. Photo: Soda Street Productions

Opera review: The Turn of the Screw

Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw is one of the most problematic of modern operas due to its subject material. So how does director Stuart Maunder tackle it in his new production for State Opera South Australia?