Sydney Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Trending now
Latest news
Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend to Open at Bondi Pavilion
Waverley Council will present the inaugural Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend, featuring 13 events with novelists, poets, journalists, and cultural commentators at Bondi Pavilion.
BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE to Return to Australia
Apphia Campbell's Nina Simone-inspired theatrical production will tour Australian cities including Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide following its 2024 acclaimed run and West End success.
BACH & CHARPENTIER – MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS to Come to Sydney
Bach Akademie Australia will present a Christmas concert pairing Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Messe de minuit pour Noël with J.
West End Star Alison Jiear Launches GoFundMe For Brain Cancer Surgery
West End star Alison Jiear has revealed that she has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer.
REVIEW: Suzie Miller Turns The Spotlight on Women In Australian Rules Football with STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY
The history of the long overdue inclusion of women into the Australian Football League (AFL) is latest subject of Suzie Miller’s unique brand of theatre in STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY.
Omega Ensemble Reveals 2027 National Concert Season Lineup
Omega Ensemble announced its 2027 national concert season, Risk & Radiance, featuring guest artists James Morrison and Joseph Tawadros, a new program by composer Nico Muhly, and premiere performances across Australian venues.
Dana Schutz to Visit National Gallery of Australia
Painter and sculptor Dana Schutz will join National Gallery Director Nick Mitzevich for an in-conversation event as part of the AFNGA: Visiting Creatives Program.
Sydney Chamber Choir Will Perform Choral Masterworks This November
Sydney Chamber Choir will present three 20th and 21st-century choral works by Benjamin Britten, James MacMillan and Ralph Vaughan Williams, featuring baritone David Greco and organist Thomas Wilson.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
REVIEW: WE ARE THE TIGERS Melds Musical Theatre With American High School Tropes And Horror With Hilarious Outcomes
Preston Max Allen’s (Music, Lyrics, Book) WE ARE THE TIGERS Is an American teen coming of age story with a deadly twist.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Open in Adelaide
The Broadway musical about Neil Diamond's life and career will open at Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre, following seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
Australian Musical Theatre Incubator to Launch at ATYP
A new initiative created by Carmel Dean and Maryann Wright will offer Australian musical theatre writers training, mentorship, and industry expertise to develop original works from concept to stage.
FRAME SHIFT 2026 Will Feature Works by Deaf and Disabled Artists
Accessible Arts and Sydney Opera House will present a curated selection of films and video artworks by Deaf and Disabled artists, featuring ten original works exploring intersectional identity and creative expression.
BLITHE SPIRIT Will Open at New Theatre
Noël Coward's supernatural comedy will open at New Theatre, featuring a man caught between his living wife and the mischievous ghost of his first spouse summoned by a medium.
SNOWFLAKE to Open at Ensemble Theatre in Sydney
Director Jo Bradley reunites with the original cast of SNOWFLAKE for its Australian return at Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli, following the production's 2025 premiere.
Rosalie Gascoigne Retrospective Opens at National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia will present a major retrospective of Rosalie Gascoigne, featuring over 80 works spanning the artist's career and her pioneering practice transforming everyday materials into sculptural assemblages.
HOBIENNALE Festival Will Return This Month
HOBIENNALE, an intentionally slow-burn festival, will take place in Nipaluna.
NGURRAGABU to Premiere at Sydney Festival Dance Reflections
Marrugeku announced its world premiere of NGURRAGABU as part of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels at Sydney Festival.
Cast Set For THE CASTLE Stage Adaptation
The world premiere stage adaptation of THE CASTLE will open at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne with Justin Smith as Darryl Kerrigan and Christie Whelan Browne joining the cast.
Photos: Sydney Festival announces 2027 program featuring Hannah Gadsby and ONEFOUR
Sydney Festival unveiled its 2027 program with performances spanning greater Sydney, including comedy, First Nations premieres, dance, and theatre.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
REVIEW: Pantomime meets musical theatre for the Monty Python fans in SPAMALOT
SPAMALOT, otherwise known as Monty Pythony’s Spamalot: A New Musical (Lovingly) Ripped Off from the Motion Picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail is an absurd spoof on the already absurd.
REVIEW: Six New Queens Take To The Stage as SIX Returns To Sydney
Almost ten years on from its premiere at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow’s (both Book, Music and Lyrics) musical rock concert about the six wives of Henry VIII is back with a whole new cast of Queens.
STARLIGHT EXPRESS Sets Cinema Release Date; Watch a New Trailer
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S STARLIGHT EXPRESS - LIVE ON STAGE will come to cinemas internationally including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and Canada.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL To Make Australian Debut at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in 2027
PADDINGTON The Musical, the seven-time Olivier Award-winning musical, will open in Sydney in 2027.
|
A Beautiful Noise Sydney Lyric Theatre (11/14-12/20) |
|
Medley KXT On Broadway (11/14-11/28) |
|
The Shawshank Redemption Theatre Royal Sydney (1/02-1/31) VIDEOS |
|
Silver Tongue Hayes Theatre (11/13-12/19) |
|
Reefer Madness Pioneer Theatre (11/13-11/22) |
|
The Coconut Children Belvoir St Theatre (11/21-12/20) |
|
Bach & Charpentier – Music for Christmas Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church (11/14-11/14) |
|
A Room with a View Belvoir St Theatre (10/03-11/01) |
|
Fuccbois: Live in Concert Darling Quarter Theatre (10/27-11/14) |
|
Cruise Seymour (10/09-10/31) |
