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With more shows added and selling fast, Australian fans are in for a real treat when Jimmy Carr unleashes his comic brilliance from January 2023.

The Board of Musica Viva Australia has appointed Anne Frankenberg to the position of Chief Executive Officer, taking the reins from Hywel Sims, who has led the acclaimed chamber music company since 2018 and will depart the post to return to the USA.

Melbourne, it's time to wear your Hogwarts house colours with pride to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day, a much-loved celebration held worldwide every year on 1 September, the day that Harry and his friends board the Hogwarts Express for a new school year.

Sandi Toksvig, the internationally-renowned comedian, broadcaster, writer, campaigner, and all-round good egg, will make her Australian and New Zealand touring debut with a new, specially-conceived comedy show: Sandi Toksvig Live!

Hey Melbourne, welcome to the 60's! It's time to put on your most colourful and crazily patterned outfit, tease your hair big, bold, and beautiful, and head on down to the Regent Theatre.

RMIT Culture have opened the Children's Sensorium installation as part of the Archives of Feeling exhibition for The Big Anxiety, Melbourne Naarm.

From the light-beaming balconies of Bendigo to the glowing gardens of Geelong, the globally recognised late-night spectacle of culture, art and music, White Night, has revealed two creative programs that will bring every corner of each city's past, present and future to life.

Australian Contemporary Opera Co (ACOCo) and Melbourne Recital Centre present a one-night only double-bill of powerful works by two visionary American composers: the Australian premiere of David Lang’s The Loser and Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s To Hell and Back.

Since Midnight Oil's new album Resist debuted at #1 early this year, the legendary Australian band has toured around Australia, North America, and then Europe, on their last concert tour.

Sami Afuni and Rowan Witt will be joining the HAMILTON family.

The internationally-acclaimed and universally loved Slava's Snowshow will return to Australia from December 2022 onwards for a limited season.

Iconic relationship expert Esther Perel will embark on her first-ever Australia/New Zealand speaking tour this November–December.

Get ready to buy tickets to SOLITARY MAN in Sydney and Melbourne

Following an acclaimed season on Melbourne Theatre Company's stage, The Heartbreak Choir premieres on MTC Digital Theatre from Friday 5 August.

Melbourne Theatre Company has announced director, writer and dramaturg Tasnim Hossain has been appointed as the Company's new Resident Director.

4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art (4A) in partnership with Benalla Art Gallery will present Bush Diwan, on view at Benalla Art Gallery from 5 August - 16 October 2022.

Realscape Productions has announced the chillingly talented Australian cast for GHOST STORIES, ahead of the two-time Olivier Award nominee's opening.

With her Australian & New Zealand tour due to kick off next month, global sensation Billie Eilish has confirmed special guests for her highly anticipated Happier Than Ever, The World Tour.

Set in 1986, it's been ten years since Kyle, Maggie and Lucy have seen each other after graduating from high school in the 70's, and now it's time for The Reunion.

The only Nutcracker you must see this season! Celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday with the Space Coast Ballet as they celebrate their 19th year of bringing The Nutcracker to the King Center L3HARRIS Technologies Theatre, Main Stage!

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) announced Jas Moore as its new Director, who will reinforce and advance the opportunities and pathways that support the Victorian music industry.

Newly launched musical theatre company Theatrical presents the Victorian premiere of Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, including the 2003 film starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Queer comedy coven and physical comedy Extraordinaires the Titwitchez are set to upset lots of men this year with their exceptional second debut production Business Boyz.

What did our critic think of 9 TO 5 at Arts Centre Melbourne? From the second the first few notes of the iconic anthem to working life hit our ears, the audience at the Melbourne opening of 9 to 5: The Musical knew they were in for a fabulously fun night.

Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL, inspired by the seminal rock album of the same name by seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette, will play its final performance in Sydney on Sunday 14 August.