Review: LOU BLACKWELL AND THE FRENCH SET – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
The only thing that could have improved this would have been another hour or two.
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Review: ALFIE BOE– ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
One of the West End’s most iconic leading men.
Review: GILLIAN COSGRIFF: THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A GAME – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre
As a late-night Festival companion, it hits the mark nicely.
Review: WHAT’S THE BUZZ? – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
The Cabaret Festival is shaping up to be a very good year indeed.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival Opens; Ursula Yovich Named 2026 Icon Award Winner
Ursula Yovich received the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival Icon Award at a sold-out Variety Gala, ahead of her solo performance honoring Nina Simone.
Review: 2026 VARIETY GALA – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Presented by the irrepressible, outrageous, and impossibly talented Artistic Director, Reuben Kaye.
Review: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
This is a light-weight but entertaining night out.
Review: TILL THE STARS COME DOWN at The Studio, Holden Street Theatres
Nick Fagan has drawn together some of Adelaide’s finest performers.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at ARTS Theatre
There is plenty of fun to be had in this light-hearted musical.
Review: THE ALMIGHTY SOMETIMES at Star Theatres
This production is almighty always.
HANS ZIMMER LIVE – THE NEXT LEVEL Coming to Australia in June
Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer will make his highly anticipated return to Australia this October with a new arena production: Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level.
Review: MACHINAL at Goodwood Theatre
You won’t want to miss this one.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
MONET TO MATISSE: DEFYING TRADITION to Launch at Art Gallery of South Australia
The Art Gallery of South Australia announced programs for MONET TO MATISSE: DEFYING TRADITION, an Australian-exclusive exhibition featuring works by Cézanne, Degas, Monet, and Van Gogh, alongside Friday night soirées, live music, and immersive artist-designed activity spaces.
Simon Brodkin to Bring UNLEASHED Tour to Australia
Acclaimed English comedian Simon Brodkin announced an Australian tour, with stops in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth as part of his UNLEASHED stand-up show.
Full Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Australian Tour
Troy Sussman will lead the Australian cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as Tevye, joined by Sigrid Thornton as Yente, in a national tour opening at Theatre Royal Sydney before traveling to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.
BASTILLE FESTIVAL ADELAIDE Returns with Expanded Program of French Food, Wine & Culture
BASTILLE FESTIVAL ADELAIDE will present over 40 performances, new wine and cheese experiences, a Champagne Garden, and a State Opera preview at Festival Plaza, Adelaide.
GIANT Starring John Lithgow Will Come to Cinemas This Fall
Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS Will Embark on World Tour
The new production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS, which won an Olivier Award during its London run, will tour the UK and beyond, with stops in Leicester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Sunderland, Birmingham, and Southampton.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Petra Kalive has made some interesting casting choices.
Review: CINDERELLA at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
If you have never seen a live opera, this would be an excellent introduction.
TILL THE STARS COME DOWN To Open Holden Street Theatres 2026 Season
Holden Street Theatres will open its 2026 season with the South Australian premiere of TILL THE STARS COME DOWN, Beth Steel's Oliver-nominated play, directed by Nick Fagan with a local ensemble cast.
Captain Scott Kelly Will Bring YEAR IN SPACE to Australia
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will bring his live speaking tour, The Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space, to five Australian cities, including Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL To Play Festival Theatre
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The Heartbreak Choir State Theatre Company South Australia (11/20-12/05) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Darwin Oaks Elan Darwin (8/20-8/22) |
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Log Boy State Theatre Company South Australia (10/01-10/10) |
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POMONA Adelaide University Theatre Guild (8/07-8/16) |
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Commentary State Theatre Company South Australia (8/21-9/05) |
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