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PURPOSE Makes Australian Premiere at Sydney Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
After claiming the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2025 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose is set for its next major milestone: a new production at Sydney Theatre Company.
GOD'S COWBOY Will Make Sydney Premiere This Summer
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Written by legendary Sydney theatre personality Les Solomon, GOD’S COWBOY has its world premiere at Flight Path Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
Bondi Pavilion Unveils 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Bondi Pavilion has released its 2026 Artistic Program, outlining a year of multidisciplinary performances, exhibitions, and community events presented across all seasons. The program will feature new works, returning programs, and large-scale public events including Bondi Festival, Jazz at the Pav, and multiple premieres. Tickets and the full schedule will be made available beginning 3 December at 6 p.m.
CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED: A VERY NAUGHTY VARIETY SHOW Comes to the Eternity Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Red Line Productions will make the Yuletide slay with ‘Christmas Unwrapped: A Very Naughty Variety Show’ at the Eternity Playhouse, for six shows only this December. 
Australian Musical Theatre Festival Unveils 2026 Program in Launceston
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Australian Musical Theatre Festival has announced its 2026 program, running May 20–24 in Launceston, Tasmania. The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra will return after its 2025 debut, and celebrated performer Nancye Hayes AM has been named Festival Patron.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; HAMILTON Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Irish Music Group Celtic Thunder Sets Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, has announced its brand-new show, An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder, which will tour Australia in March 2026. 
SIX THE MUSICAL To Return To Australia In 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The international smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical will make its royal return to Australia in 2026, with seasons confirmed at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from July 2026, Theatre Royal Sydney from October 2026 and QPAC's Playhouse Theatre in Brisbane from January 2027.
Sydney Premiere of DEAR SON to Open Belvoir's 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2025
After extended hit seasons in Brisbane and Adelaide, Belvoir and Sydney Festival will present the Sydney debut of Dear Son, a deeply moving celebration of First Nations fathers and sons, from January 8 to 25, 2026.
Sydney's THE LION KING Principal Cast Announced
by Gillian Blum - November 29, 2025
The principal performers leading The Lion King in Sydney next year have been announced, ahead of the show's opening at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in April 2026.
Magician And Mentalist Asi Wind to Make Australian Debut at Sydney Opera House
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Award-winning magician and internationally acclaimed mentalist Asi Wind will make his Australian debut with More Than Magic at The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House for one week only.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is Coming to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
The Phantom of the Opera fans from around the world can kick off celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the iconic musical with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Sydney, Australia, at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART to be Presented at Sydney Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Almost forty years after its Australian premiere at Sydney Theatre Company in 1989, Larry Kramer's groundbreaking, semi-autobiographical and Tony and Olivier Award-winning masterpiece The Normal Heart returns for STC's 2026 season.
REVIEW: CONGRATULATIONS, GET RICH! Is Merlynn Tong’s Heartwarming And Hilarious Singaporean Chinese Ghost Story.
by Jade Kops - November 27, 2025
Merlynn Tong’s (Playwright and Performer) latest work, CONGRAULATIONS, GET RICH! is a fabulous musical comedy that centres on Singaporean Chinese culture. 
GARRIGARRANG BADU Premieres at Sydney Festival 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
A major new work from leading First Nations artist, Dharug choreographer Peta Strachan and her all-female Jannawi Dance Clan will take the stage at Sydney Opera House in a world premiere season as part of Sydney Festival 2026.
SONGS OF THE BULBUL Comes to the Playhouse This January
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
A powerful new contemporary dance production – Songs of the Bulbul, featuring internationally renowned UK dancer-choreographer Aakash Odedra – arrives at the Sydney Opera House in January for four performances in the Playhouse. 
Gary Lang's THE OTHER SIDE OF ME Makes Sydney Debut
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
A powerful healing work centred on a Stolen Generations experience, The Other Side of Me will make its Sydney debut from 6 – 9 May 2026 at the Sydney Opera House.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Announces 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs has announced its 2026 season, featuring nine major Sydney concert events alongside interstate and international activity. The year will include a UK tour, the second edition of ChorusOz Perth, and the 25th anniversary celebration of VOX.
REVIEW: Camp And Comic, COWBOIS Is The Queer Western Turning The Tables On The Classic Tales Of Gunslingers And Bandits.
by Jade Kops - November 24, 2025
Kate Gaul (Producer and Director) brings Charlie Josephine’s (Playwright) COWBOIS to Sydney.  Shaking up the Wild West genre, this play with music reconsiders the standard stories with a queer and feminist lens to present a town where cis het men aren’t the heroes of the tale and society is all the nicer for it.
REVIEWS: Mind Games, Madness And Marriages Merge In A Captivating Expression Of Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by Jade Kops - November 21, 2025
Following on from 2023 and 2024 seasons in Melbourne, Sarah Goodes’ (Director) presentation of Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? opens in Sydney. 
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards
by BWW Awards - November 19, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical to Close at Sydney Lyric in January
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2025
Australian producers Crossroads Live have announced Back to the Future: The Musical will play its final performance on January 25, 2026 at the Sydney Lyric.
Sydney Opera House Appoints Harry Prouse as Head of Contemporary Performance
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
The Sydney Opera House has announced the appointment of Harry Prouse to its artistic leadership team as Head of Contemporary Performance, leading the next chapter of imaginative programming inspired by the best of contemporary culture.
AFTERGLOW To Receive Australian Premiere In 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
S. Asher Gelman’s international sensation Afterglow will make its Australian premiere at Melbourne’s Chapel Off Chapel from January 30 to February 21, 2026, before transferring to Sydney’s Eternity Playhouse from February 26 to March 22, 2026.
REVIEW: FLY GIRL Brings Australian Aviation History And The Landmark Sex Discrimination Case Against Ansett Airlines To the Stage
by Jade Kops - November 10, 2025
Deborah Lawrie’s story of winning the fight to be the first female pilot for a major Australian Airline plays out in Genevieve Hegney and Catherine Moore’s (playwrights) new play, FLY GIRL. 

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