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In their first Main Stage production, Sydney Theatre Company's permanent ensemble of actors, The Residents, present stories from the big dawn; the Creation, the Fall, the Expulsion from Eden, Cain and Abel and Noah's Ark.

Stephen Schwartz has announced his most recent venture, an opera version of Mark McShane's novel of the same name.

After the national success of deepblue 1.

From the diabolical pen of the writer who produced Rosemary's Baby, The Boys From Brazil and The Stepford Wives, Deathtrap is one of the great popular successes of modern theatre history and still holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller ever on Broadway.

Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in association with the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground and supported by Events NSW today announced that a fourth show has been added.

At long last CATS, the most recognised and adored musical the world has ever known, capers and frolics into Sydney opening Tuesday 18 May 2010 for a strictly limited season, playing in the Lyric Theatre, Star City.

Impro Melbourne's Artistic Director of six years, Patti Stiles, will be handing over the directorial reigns following this TheatresportsTM season.

Theresa is Frankie and Adam is Johnny! Two of Adelaide's most talented actors are rehearsing Terrence McNally's bittersweet comedy Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.

Queensland Theatre Company and State Theatre Company of South Australia present Toy Symphony by Michael Gow.

Onward Production and Black Swan State Theatre Company's anthology evening Seven Deadly Sins, Four Deadly Sinners, which they are presenting at the Playhouse Theatre between 21 October and 1 November.

Between Lines by Kim Lawler is a series of aerial photographs taken in the Kimberley, far north Western Australia.

This October Impro Melbourne has tricks of wit and comedy treats for all the boys and girls! Celebrate Hallowe'en with Impro Melbourne's Hallowe'en Classic - a long weekend of chilling tales and biting comedy.

This is one ‘menopause' you'll want to re-live - or if you missed out the first time.

Bobby Fox, Scott Johnson, Glaston Toft and Stephen Mahy star in Jersey Boys - The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Broadway's multi-award winning musical which opened in Melbourne's Princess Theatre on July 4.

Artistic Directors Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchett today unveiled their 2010 program for Sydney Theatre Company offering audiences fresh explorations of classic texts, new works and adaptations, an accent on international collaborations and introductions to new artists and companies from around Aust

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announced its Pulitzer and Tony Award®-winning American play August: Osage County by ensemble member Tracy Letts and directed by ensemble member Anna D.

Unseen Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Sir Terry Pratchett's 'The Last Continent'

CURTAIN RISES 16 OCTOBER on Ira Levin' s Devilish Stage Thriller DEATHTRAP For Tickets: 1300 658 522 Written By: Ira Levin, Directed By: Harry Dewar

David Mamet's Oleanna continues its run at the University of Adelaide's Theatre Guild 27-31 October at 7.

Sydney will be the first stopover of the 2010 world tour of ?Ben Hur: Bigger than the Legend?, the spectacular stadium-sized extravaganza adapted from Lewis Wallace?s legendary best seller.

Sir Michael Parkinson will soon arrive to tour Australia in Parky The One - Man Show, an evening with Michael Parkinson live on stage, when he will relive the best of his guests and their greatest moments on screen.

Fresh off reports that he will be returning to the Australian stage next year in DIARY OF A MADMAN with Sydney's Company B, Variety reports today that Geoffrey Rush will star in the Australian premiere of 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' the first show of the Melbourne Theater Company's 2010 season.

Every year, the So Frenchy So Chic compilations offer Australian music lovers a taste of France's diverse musical soundscape.

Fringe staff are heading to Brisbane, Newcastle and Melbourne during September and October 2009 to talk about the Adelaide Fringe to artists, presenters and anyone else interested.

Perth Theatre Company and His Majesty's Theatre present an Australian exclusive, EQUUS by Sir Peter Shaffer, with previews September 12-14, and opening September 15 through 26.