The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Jorjia Gillis's MUM CLUB, inspired by her experience with online mothers' groups, will make its world premiere at Griffin Theatre Company, starring Stephanie Somerville as lead character Sadie.
Catherine Alcorn, Sally Bourne, Lena Cruz and Chelsea Gibb will star in a new Australian production touring Geelong, Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.
The Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels will come to cinemas across the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and selected international territories for a limited engagement beginning in October.
The daytime cabaret show blending circus, drag and burlesque will present a monthly residency at The Grand Electric in Surry Hills, curated by Victoria Falconer.
Illusionist Michael Boyd will present a one-night performance of MYSTIQUE – A Journey Beyond Reality at Sydney's State Theatre, featuring large-scale illusions and aerial effects.
The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra will present LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS at The Concourse in Chatswood, featuring the Willoughby Symphony Choir and Willoughby Band under conductor Nicholas Milton.
Writer and performer Karin McCracken brings HEARTBREAK HOTEL to Merrigong Theatre Company, blending science and synth-driven music to explore the aftermath of a serious breakup.
The Mischief comedy will have its Australian premiere in the Concert Hall, following its sold-out West End run at London's Apollo Theatre, with a local cast still to be announced.
The Mischief production will bring its comic take on A Christmas Carol to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall this festive season, marking its Australian premiere.
Rising star Jake Speer will take on the title role of in the Australian tour of MRS.
New Ghosts Theatre Company will present the world premiere of HARLOTS, a new Australian play reimagining women from Shakespeare's plays, directed by JANINE WATSON.
Esther Perel, the psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Where Should We Begin?, will return to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane this December.
Jane Harrison’s newest work BENNELONG IN LONDON explores what the iconic Indigenous Elder might have to say if he had the chance to influence a 21st century actor’s expression of his life.
Four Australian performing arts organisations have formed the Second Cities Producing Consortium, backed by a $280,000 Creative Australia grant, to co-develop and stage new large-scale Australian theatre productions across multiple states and territories.
Bryan Adams announced a second Melbourne date for his Roll With The Punches arena tour after the first sold out, with Natalie Imbruglia joining as special guest at Rod Laver Arena.
Omega Ensemble will present New Now 2026 at Sydney's Walsh Bay Art's Precinct.
Australian stage and screen veteran John Waters has joined the Australian cast of Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolf.
Isobel McArthur’s Olivier Award Winning PRIDE AND PREJUDICE *SORT OF is a fantastically irreverent retelling of Jane Austen’s famous novel of manners.
Griffin Theatre Company will present LACUNA by Eric Jiang, a new work following a jobless young woman hired by a Chinese underworld goddess to erase memories, at Downstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre.
Theatre Works and Aperture Productions will present Savages, Patricia Cornelius's play about masculinity and violence, directed by Kitan Petkovski with an ensemble of women and non-binary actors at St Kilda's Theatre Works.
Wonder Lane Entertainment announced a Family Access Initiative for SEASON SQUAD, releasing 1,000 tickets at $20 for its Sydney run.
University colleges are renowned for their wild nights, hazing rituals and strange stories.
Christmas in The Grandparents Club is coming to NSW, ACT, VIC (Shepparton) and QLD from 1 November 2026.
The multiple award-winning producer behind RENT and Catch Me If You Can, LPD Productions has announced the cast for its upcoming production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Inspired by Charles Addams’ characters, THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL is a delightfully “kooky” homage to the source material and the subsequent television and cinema legacy.
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Pokolbin Hunter Farm & Adventure Centre (5/07-10/22) |
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Morning Melodies: What's New, Pussycat Kingston City Hall (8/25-8/25) |
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New Now 2026 ACO on the Pier (8/14-8/14) |
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Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout Saraton Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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Rigoletto Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (7/21-8/21) |
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Top Silk Ensemble Theatre (7/31-9/12) |
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Piss Be With You Cleo Rapture (2/23-6/02) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill (10/22-10/25) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Jetty Memorial Theatre (9/05-9/05) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot Sydney Event Centre - The Star (10/15-10/18) |
