The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Sydney, Australia.
Playwright and Actor Merlynn Tong’s GOLDEN BLOOD is a captivating two hander exposing the underbelly Singapore would rather people not see as a young girl’s life is turned upside down when she’s left orphaned, in the care of her older brother.
The dark and depraved 1999 teen cult classic is given the musical theatre treatment in CRUEL INTENTIONS THE 90’S MUSICAL.
Acclaimed playwright Michelle Law uses the “I wish I were in your shoes” body swap genre to raise the awareness of the prejudices that people of color experience on a daily basis in her new play TOP COAT.
Emme Hoy’s adaptation of Anne Brontë’s THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL, ensures the essence of the early feminist novel remains while reinforcing the continuing need for sisterhood solidarity and support for women needing to escape from abusive environments.
BONNIE & CLYDE considers the notorious duo’s desire for a better life and equally importantly, emulation of their idols fame and fortune, during the great depression.
In this world premiere, Australia’s much-loved star soprano Anna O’Byrne shares her honest and personal story of stepping into one of the most iconic roles in musical theatre – Eliza Doolittle.
Sit Down & Shut Up: Karen's Diner has opened in Top Ryde Shopping Centre.
Moulin Rouge the Musical Spectacular.
Meyne Wyatt’s powerful CITY OF GOLD highlights the ongoing discrimination and racism that the Australian Indigenous communities still face in the 21st Century.
Read our critic's review - twelve years after MARY POPPINS first flew into Australian theatres, the musical theatre adaptation of P.
Dubbo Champinship Wrestling, a new aussie musical that’s a king hit.
A Letter for Molly follows artist Renee as she explores and reflects on the family relationship ladder.
An American in Paris is a glorious and inventive new musical inspired by the 1951 movie with a superb collection of music by the Gershwins.
AT THE CROSSROADS marks Dale Burridge’s return to the theatre stage after an over two-decade absence.
Little Triangle Theatre Company reframes Stephen Sondheim’s relationship songs with an entertaining revue ISN’T IT QUEER? where love stories originally written for heterosexual connections are presented by different voices and pairings.
Caryl Churchill’s LIGHT SHINING IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE is given a modern Australian makeover with Eamon Flack and Hannah Goodwin’s (co-directors) interpretation for Belvoir St Theatre.
Brisbane based company Circa present a double act at the reimagined Theatre Royal in Sydney.
Alana Valentine’s WAYSIDE BRIDE draws on real experiences from interviews and a personal connection to share the stories Of Reverend Ted Noff’s unusual ministry.
Director Constantine Costi pulls off the seemingly impossible of squeezing in a 17 piece orchestra, under the Baton of Brian Castles-Onion, a dancer and 6 singers into the small space of the Old Fitz Theatre to present an entrancing interpretation of Kurt Weill (Music) and Bertolt Brecht's (text/lyr
Under Craig Baldwin’s direction, Sydney audiences are given a glimpse into the impassioned arguments that the American conservative Christian community have been making in favour of having their beliefs be the cornerstone of US politics in HEROES OF THE FORTH TURNING.
BLITHE SPIRIT, the satirical farce about the pitfalls of interrupting the souls of those past on for personal amusement plays out at the Sydney Opera House.
What a joy to see an enormous production of The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney harbour against the city skyline.
Director Simon Phillips has transferred one of Alfred Hitchcock’s expert works to the auditorium.
White Pearl astounds with colourful layers.
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Pokolbin Hunter Farm & Adventure Centre (5/07-10/22) |
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The Magic Flute Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (1/13-3/23) |
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Snowflake Ensemble Theatre (10/30-11/21) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Ballina RSL (10/18-10/18) |
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Eucalyptus Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (3/22-3/25) |
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La Voix humaine & L’enfant et les sortilèges Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (2/05-2/05) |
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Aida on Sydney Harbour Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney (3/27-4/25) |
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Islander Australian Theatre for Young People (10/06-10/17) |
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Cruise Seymour Centre (10/09-10/31) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story The Juniors Kingsford (11/13-11/13) |
