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FUCCBOIS: LIVE IN CONCERT to Play Sydney at Darling Quarter Theatre
Bridie Connell's satirical comedy concert about a fictitious boyband's farewell tour will perform at Darling Quarter Theatre in Sydney.
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY to Return to Australia
Sydney Theatre Company's Olivier and Tony Award-winning adaptation of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY will play limited seasons across three Australian cities, with Nikki Shiels returning to perform 26 characters.
Denise Scott to Take TICKETY BOO on National Tour in 2027
Australian comedian Denise Scott will tour her solo show TICKETY BOO to nine cities in 2027, including Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Sydney, Geelong, Wyong, Caloundra, Warragul, and Bendigo.
Opera Australia to Present LA BOHÈME and THE MAGIC FLUTE at Sydney Opera House
Opera Australia will present two operatic productions at Sydney Opera House, including Constantine Costi's new take on Puccini's LA BOHÈME and a steampunk adaptation of Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE in association with Scottish Opera.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Begins Brisbane Run at QPAC This Week
Pride and Prejudice (*sort of) brings its pop-filled retelling of Jane Austen’s novel to the Playhouse at QPAC from September 30 through October 18.
REVIEW: CIRQUE ALICE Pairs Lewis Carroll’s Fantasy World With Circus, Comedy, Magic and Music.
Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s children’s novel, CIRQUE ALICE is Producers Tim Lawson and Simon Painter’s latest circus spectacular to tour to Sydney.
BroadwayWorld Launches Weekly Broadway Crossword
BroadwayWorld's new weekly crossword is built from the week's Broadway news: the stars, shows, openings and closings.
DANGEROUS WHEN WET Makes World Premiere at Randwick Town Hall
A new all-Australian, all-woman vaudeville musical celebrating Olympic swimmers Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie opens in Sydney, featuring Megan Walshe, Cypriana Singh, and Grace Trainor.
REVIEW: MY FAIR LADY, the jewel of the Sydney Stage
REVIEW: MY FAIR LADY, the jewel of the Sydney stage.
Eric Idle to Tour Australia and New Zealand with Live Conversation
The MONTY PYTHON legend will present An Evening of Idle Conversation, a live tour featuring stories from his career and his new memoir, IDLE IN PROVENCE: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THYME.
A ROOM WITH A VIEW to Open at Belvoir St Theatre
Belvoir and Melbourne Theatre Company will present a new stage adaptation of E.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Releases Final Sydney Tickets
Final tickets have been released for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, following record-breaking sales in Melbourne.
S,B&W Foundation Awards $400,000 in Performing Arts Grants
The Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation marked its 40th anniversary by distributing $400,000 in grants to 19 projects scheduled for 2027, selecting winners from over 100 entries across Australia.
Powerhouse Parramatta Opening Festival to Feature 179 Events
Powerhouse Parramatta will launch a 23-day opening festival with 179 events spanning First Nations culture, space exploration, design, music and film.
TIMON OF ATHENS to Open at Theatre Works
Th' Unguarded Duncan and Theatre Works will present a gritty adaptation of Shakespeare and Middleton's rarely performed tragedy set in an exclusive restaurant, exploring themes of capitalism and economic collapse.
Accessible Arts Marks 40 Years With Free Events at Art Gallery NSW
Accessible Arts, NSW's peak arts and disability organization, will present free programming including a panel discussion, zine-making workshops, and comedian-led art tours in partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
REVIEW: TRIPTYCH, the excellence of when dance connects
TRIPTYCH, when dance connects.
AS YOU LIKE IT, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, and MACKENZIE Set For Bell Shakespeare's 2027 Season
Bell Shakespeare revealed its 2027 season programming, which includes AS YOU LIKE IT presented through a reality TV lens, a raw production of MEASURE FOR MEASURE, and an extensive national tour of Yve Blake's MACKENZIE.
CIRQUE EMPIRE Will Premiere at Coliseum Theatre Sydney
The Coliseum Theatre will present the world premiere of CIRQUE EMPIRE, a new circus spectacle from the creators of CIRQUE ALICE and NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE, featuring international performers and Australian dancers.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO + JULIET to Return to Australia
Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film adaptation will be presented as a cinematic live-to-film event, with a hybrid ensemble performing the score live in sync with the movie as part of a global tour.
Sydney Theatre Company Reveals 2027 Season with 13 Productions
Sydney Theatre Company announced its 2027 season under Artistic Director Mitchell Butel, featuring 13 productions across three venues including four world premieres of new Australian writing and six Australian premieres.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Reveals Full Cast for Australian Tour
Additional cast members join David Berry, Bert LaBontè and Rodger Corser in the stage adaptation of Stephen King's novella for performances in Sydney, Melbourne and other Australian cities.
DIVA to Make Australian Premiere at Eternity Playhouse
Vivienne Powell brings her solo play DIVA to Sydney following acclaimed seasons in Los Angeles and Edinburgh.
SILVER TONGUE Musical Reveals Full Cast for Hayes Theatre Debut
Hayes Theatre Co will present SILVER TONGUE, a new Australian musical by Miranda Middleton, Jacob Parker, and Alec Steedman.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
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Islander Australian Theatre for Young People (10/06-10/17) |
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Dixon and Daughters by Deborah Bruce Old Fitz Theatre (9/18-10/03) |
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Silver Tongue Hayes Theatre (11/13-12/12) |
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Britten's War Requiem Sydney Opera House (10/17-10/17) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot Sydney Event Centre - The Star (10/15-10/18) |
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Cirque Alice Sydney Lyric Theatre (9/25-10/11) VIDEOS |
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Monty Python's Spamalot Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill (10/22-10/25) |
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Beetlejuice the Musical Capitol Theatre, Sydney (11/21-1/10) |
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Carousel Foundry Theatre (10/15-10/17) |
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Next Fall Eternity Playhouse (10/22-11/07) PHOTOS |
