The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Sydney, Australia.
The rarely performed 1930's American Opera, PORGY AND BESS is given a Staged Concert treatment by Director Mitchell Butel with the support of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
The final independent production of the year at Griffin Theatre certainly has their year going out with a bang in Lighten Up, a tongue-through-cheek pummelling of racist stereotyping, the entertainment industry, metaphysics and Aussie lunacy.
It is a wonderful time of year to be reminded of the romanticism inherent in the Australian outback; a topic more frequently explored of late for links to our history, our current social climate and our connection as a nation.
Wayne Scott Kermond revives the beauty and frivolity of vaudeville, burlesque and cabaret music halls with this new production SPIEGEL'ESQUE.
Cementing her position in Sydney's Cabaret scene, Catherine Alcorn shares a night incredible music and some personal patter in her new show CATHARTIC.
An affirming welcome surprise of a production, boutique and nuanced in its delivery, thoroughly charming in its concept, The Screwtape Letters is a must, especially for all lovers of clown and commedia.
Trevor Ashley returns to Hayes Theatre, this time to direct Jerry Herman (Music) and Michael Stewart's (Book) a moving MACK & MABEL.
A bunch of horny working-class high school delinquent adolescents celebrate their final year of high school, what could possibly go wrong? This latest effort by Manly Musical Society takes on the classic musical about those summer nights and the trials, love triangles and memory-making to follow.
Lane Cove Theatre Company brings Rudyard Kipling's THE JUNGLE BOOK to life in a family friendly Community Theatre stage adaptation.
David Mamet's satirical look inside the world of Hollywood movie making unfolds with simplicity in SPEED THE PLOW.
Georges Feydeau's early 20th Century French farce is given further complexity in Andrew Upton's adaptation of A FLEA IN HER EAR.
Director Helen Dallimore breathes new life into David Mamet's A LIFE IN THE THEATRE.
Michael Gow's one act play, SWEET PHOEBE examines a relationship precariously positioned on the edge of 'perfection' at the Old Fitz Theatre
Chances for women to create, produce and perform their own stories is such an important opportunity that many hope soon becomes a prevalent element of the Australian theatre landscape.
It was at the time nothing more than a media gaffe when a radio broadcaster called a garrison of Australian soldiers stationed in Libya 'rats in a trap'.
Drawing on the camaraderie and solace found in the Ladies Lavatories, three strangers with vastly different back stories come together in a sisterhood with some beautiful music.
Bell Shakespeare brings its tour of OTHELLO to Sydney, sharing Director Peter Evans interpretation of William Shakespeare's story of deception, jealousy, love, and betrayal.
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Opera Australia, the innovative staging of SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE - THE OPERA, THE EIGHTH WONDER blends technology and tradition with the iconic sails as a backdrop.
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's (ABO) charismatic Artistic Director and Conductor Paul Dyer has bought Grammy Award Nominated Mandolin player, Avi Avital, back to Australia for another captivating concert series, 2 years after his first appearance
There is little on this planet more absurd than the way we, the human race, treat it; nonetheless the final offering of Griffin Theatre mainstage for the year comes pretty close.
Step back in time for a night of gothic sets, raving lunatics, heroes and heroines; And of course, you can Count on a vampire or two.
Australian singer Kate Ceberano has paired with ARIA and Helpmann Award winning pianist Paul Grabowsky to share their LOVE SONGS concert with City Recital Hall.
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Morning Melodies: Christmas with Lucy Durack Kingston City Hall (12/08-12/08) |
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Weddings and Parties Over Coffee Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium of Music (8/07-8/07) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Civic Theatre Newcastle (9/06-9/06) |
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Weddings and Parties Over Coffee St. James Church, King St (8/09-8/09) |
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The Merry Widow Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (7/08-8/18) |
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" TikTok Entertainment Centre (8/15-8/16) |
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SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL - SHOWCASE TOUR Regent Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
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Morning Melodies: What's New, Pussycat Kingston City Hall (8/25-8/25) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Pokolbin Hunter Farm & Adventure Centre (5/07-10/22) |
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Pigeon Fool Bondi Pavilion, High Tide Room (7/09-7/12) |
