The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Beginning at Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday 25 July, Laufey will take her A Matter Of Time Tour nationwide, landing in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney before wrapping up at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Wednesday 12 August.
In 2026, The Garden of Unearthly Delights will showcase a diverse array of LGBTQIA+ artists, celebrating inclusivity and creativity in the arts.
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Opera Australia announced that new seats have been added to every performance of the already extended five-week season of The Phantom of the Opera.
This year, the Newcastle Fringe Festival is turning up the glitter with a cabaret line-up that celebrates queer artistry, unapologetic storytelling and the deliciously daring spirit the genre was built on.
Award-winning actor David Wenham will make his highly anticipated return to the Sydney Theatre Company stage for the first time in over two decades to perform in An Iliad.
A hedonistic escape is set to heat up the Sydney Opera House Studio this winter when Velvet Inferno makes its premiere from 24 July - 13 September 2026.
After a whirlwind national tour and a chorus of critical acclaim, the high-flying, five-star hit La Ronde will return to The Grand Electric from 26 March — bolder, wilder and more unmissable than ever.
Come along for a campy, madcap night out filled with wonderful musical numbers and affectionate parody.
Due to presale ticket demand for Freya Skye's Australian 'Stars Align Tour,' venues have been upgraded for the Sydney and Melbourne stops this June.
Greg Davies, renowned UK comedian, will embark on his first tour across Australia, bringing his acclaimed comedic style to multiple cities.
Legendary comedian, Jeff Dunham has announced his return to Australia in August 2026, kicking off in Perth in August then heading to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
From 6th April – 19th April 2026, The Breakup Variety Hour, an electrifying show from Brooklyn artist Ariana and the Rose, makes its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, before heading to the Sydney Comedy Festival from 23rd – 24th April.
The iconic rock musical HAIR will be staged at Theatre Royal Sydney, bringing its vibrant celebration of 1960s counterculture to Australian audiences.
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Theatre Channel has announced a new international partnership with Australian Theatre Live, bringing acclaimed Australian theatre to audiences worldwide.
Actor and musician Jeff Goldblum will present a live show at the Sydney Opera House, offering fans a unique blend of jazz and entertainment.
Theatre Works will present the compelling production MARA from April 22 to May 2, 2026, inviting media and reviewers to the opening night.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will return to Sydney in March 2027 bringing back the internationally acclaimed spectacle audiences know and love.
Yasmina Reza’s Award-winning comedy ART has started its Australian tour in Sydney.
Drag Divas Skank Sinatra (Jens Radda) and Dolly Diamond(Michael Dalton) have joined forces for a brilliantly funny new cabaret musical THE PERFORMERS.
Force Majeure has announced the appointment of Nick Power as its new Artistic Director and CEO, marking a significant milestone in the company's history.
Bret McKenzie has added an Adelaide show to his Australia tour, as well as adding second shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
Freya Skye announces her Stars Align tour, kicking off June 7 in Brisbane, AU! The Zombies 4 breakout star heads to Australia, the U.
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The Drover's Wife Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (8/07-8/15) |
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A Beautiful Noise Sydney Lyric Theatre (11/14-12/20) |
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Morning Melodies: What's New, Pussycat Kingston City Hall (8/25-8/25) |
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Carousel Foundry Theatre (10/15-10/17) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot Sydney Event Centre - The Star (10/15-10/18) |
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Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout Saraton Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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New Now 2026 ACO on the Pier (8/14-8/14) |
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Reefer Madness Pioneer Theatre (11/13-11/22) |
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2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Semi-Finals Concert The Independent Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL - SHOWCASE TOUR Regent Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
