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Joshua Robson Productions (formerly Blue Saint Productions) brings Luke Joslin’s (Director) production of Lin-Manuel Miranda (Concept, music and lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (Book) Tony Award Winning and Pulitzer Prize Finalist musical IN THE HEIGHTS, back to Sydney Opera House.

Canine stars announced for the upcoming production of ANNIE as tickets go on sale. Discover the talented dogs set to bring Sandy to life in this beloved musical.

The National Gallery and Wesfarmers Arts have renewed their partnership to support First Nations arts, continuing their commitment to promoting and preserving Indigenous Australian culture and heritage.

Showcasing the work of contemporary First Nations artists from across Australia, the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After The Rain will open at the National Gallery in Kamberri/Canberra in December 2025, before embarking on a national tour in 2026.

Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre’s production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s runaway hit, Julia, will return to Sydney for an encore season at Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 5 September, following a sold-out run in Melbourne and upcoming seasons in Canberra and Adelaide.

Marrugeku, firmly established as Australia’s leading Indigenous-intercultural dance company, is set to confront Australia’s shameful fixation with incarceration in a powerful and provocative dance work presented by Canberra Theatre Centre. 

Masters of modern magic, Penn & Teller, will embark on their 50th anniversary world tour in January 2025, beginning in Australia with a week of jaw-dropping performances at the Sydney Opera House.

The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood will host the world premiere of adults-only stage production MARVELous: THE MASSIVE MARVEL PARODY that puts a new twist on Marvel Superheroes, bringing them to life in spectacular satirical fashion with an incredible cast of dancers, singers, acrobats, high flying aerialists, unbelievable costumes, and a little bit of raunchiness.  

After a sold out work-in-development season, PICKLED ﻛﺑﯾس, with its story co-created by Najee Tannous, Antony Makhlouf, Hayden Tonazzi, May Yousif, & Francesco Pelli and produced by PYT Fairfield, will premiere at Belvoir St Theatre from 20 August – 8 September 2024.

THE WHARF REVUE has announced its final performance, marking the end of an era for the beloved satirical show.

From the Tony Award-winning writer of Once, Empress Theatre and Seymour Centre will present the Australian premiere of the acclaimed dystopian drama Arlington, playing at Seymour Centre’s Reginald Theatre from 2nd to 24th August.

Bonnie Lythgoe announced the cast she has assembled to bring SNOW WHITE to Riverside Theatres for an exclusive Sydney season opening on 7 September 2024. 

The cast has been revealed, joining Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior in the lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL – A CONCERT in Sydney and Melbourne this September. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, has announced Gamillaroi woman Amelia Thompson and Jaadwa man James Howard as the 2024 David Page Music Fellows. 

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh will make its Australian Premiere next month. Performances run 13 August - 14 September 2024.

Chad Lawson, pianist and wellness expert, will embark on his debut Australian tour in October 2024, bringing his contemporary classical music to Brisbane and Sydney. Presale starts on July 19, 2024.

Tickets are now on sale for the acclaimed West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Hadestown in Australia. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Join Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for a celebration of the Baroque era, revelling in the glorious choral music that once resounded under the gilded domes and painted ceilings of Rome’s great chapels, and echoed between the lavish balconies overlooking Venice’s Piazza San Marco, St Mark’s Square.

Artspace and Create NSW have announced Gillian Kayroozas the recipient of the 2024 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) at the official exhibition launch at Artspace.

Thin Ice VR opened at the Australian Museum (AM) on 6 July, taking visitors on one of the world’s greatest against-all-odds adventures following in Sir Ernest Shackleton’s footsteps on the ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

The Sydney Theatre Company presents the final installment of Kip Williams gothic Trilogy. DRACULA follows the critically and commercially successful productions of The Picture Of Dorian Gray and The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde.

Riverside Theatres and Opera Australia will present one of the world’s favourite operas, Puccini’s La Bohème, a captivating story of young Bohemian love at Riverside Theatres Paramatta on Saturday 24th August. 

After two sold-out seasons at Hayes Theatre Co, the smash hit Murder for Two will come to Parramatta from the 9th – 10th August at Riverside Theatres. Learn more about the production here!

Sydney Spiegeltent's July school holiday program is jam-packed with fun for all ages! Join in at The Entertainment Quarter for three upcoming shows: The Gagliardies: Our Family is a Circus!, Mada’s Magic Marvels and Dr. Hubble’s Brilliant Bubbles.

Experience an enchanting evening with MYSTIQUE MAGIC & ILLUSION SPECTACULAR, featuring mind-bending illusions and captivating performances that will leave audiences spellbound.