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Sydney Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Madelaine Nunn's W Will Debut at The Old Fitz Theatre
New Ghosts Theatre Company will present W, a new Australian play by AWGIE Award-winning playwright Madelaine Nunn, at Sydney's Old Fitz Theatre.
Paula Arundell Will Bring One-Woman Show THE BIRDS to Belvoir St Theatre
Paula Arundell performs in THE BIRDS, a one-woman Sydney premiere adapted by Louise Fox from Daphne du Maurier's 1952 horror story, exploring climate change and misinformation at Belvoir St Theatre.
Reuben Kaye Will Bring HARD TO SWALLOW on Tour in Australia
Reuben Kaye will return with a brand-new solo cabaret comedy show, Hard to Swallow sharper, sexier and more political than ever, touring Australia in 2026.
Grant Dodwell Will Return to THE ONE DAY OF THE YEAR for Anzac Day Performance
Grant Dodwell steps back into the role of Alf Cook in a special reading of THE ONE DAY OF THE YEAR at New Theatre, Newtown, replacing an unwell Paul Hanlon.
Bobby Lee Will Bring THE FINALLY TOUR to Australia and New Zealand
Comedian Bobby Lee, known for his years as a cast member on MAD TV, will bring THE FINALLY TOUR to multiple cities across Australia and New Zealand.
Australian String Quartet Will Embark on Tour With INTERWOVEN
The Australian String Quartet will launch its 2026 national touring season with a program featuring works by Elizabeth Younan, Haydn, Clara Schumann, and Prokofiev across six Australian cities.
Jonny Pasvolsky Will Bring THE CAN PRINCIPLE to Bondi Pavilion
Actor Jonny Pasvolsky will present THE CAN PRINCIPLE, a one-man comedy skewering the self-improvement industry, at Bondi Pavilion.
David Rose Will Bring NEPO GREAT GRANDBABY to Sydney Comedy Festival
Melbourne comedian David Rose brings his stand-up show NEPO GREAT GRANDBABY to Bondi Pavilion as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival, exploring Jewish identity and the legacy of his vaudeville great-grandfather.
Review: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! - a theatrical pitch you can't miss
A sharp, hilarious musical about the chaos of creating GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!
Original Australian JERSEY BOYS Stars Will Reunite For Concert at Palais Theatre
Bobby Fox, Glaston Toft, Scott Johnston, and Stephen Mahy, the four original stars of JERSEY BOYS, will reunite at Melbourne's Palais Theatre for JERSEY FOREVER, a one-off live concert featuring hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Toby Jones and David Harewood-Led OTHELLO Will Stream on Marquee TV
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV.
Natasha MacAller, Wife of Michael Crawford, Releases New Book 'The Apothecary Chef'
Former ballerina and acclaimed author Natasha MacAller, wife of Michael Crawford, has released her third culinary work, The Apothecary Chef.
LA LA LAND IN CONCERT Will Come to Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne with Full Orchestra
The Academy Award-winning film La La Land will be screened live with a full orchestra performing the score across Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, marking the film's 10th anniversary.
Branch Nebula Will Bring EXPOSURE to PACT Theatre Sydney
Branch Nebula will present EXPOSURE at PACT Theatre in Sydney, featuring performers Mirabelle Wouters and Latai Taumoepeau in a physical work examining the ageing female body through oil, steel, and sustained force.
Karma Dance's TEMPLE OF DESIRE Will Bring Queer South Asian Stories to Sydney Opera House
Karma Dance will present TEMPLE OF DESIRE at the Sydney Opera House, a Bharatanātyam-rooted work reclaiming pre-colonial South Asian histories of gender and sexuality following sell-out seasons in Melbourne and Toronto.
LAZARUS Will Come to Theatre Works in May
Theatre Works will present LAZARUS, John Harding's play about Taungurung Elder Larry Walsh, directed by Kamarra Bell-Wykes, at its St Kilda venue for a limited season.
Modern Re-Imagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Will Come to the Malthouse Theatre in May
Award-winning theatrical satirists Bloomshed (Animal Farm, Paradise Lost) are bringing their retelling of Pride and Prejudice to Malthouse's Merlyn Theatre in May.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Review: ANASTASIA, The Fairytale Imagining Of The Last Romanov Arrives In Sydney
ANASTASIA is Stephen Flaherty (Music), Lynn Ahrens (Lyrics) and Terrence McNally’s (Book) musical theatre fairytale imagining of the last Romanov, inspired by 20th Century Fox Animation’s 1997 movie of the same name.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Omega Ensemble Will Perform HOWL in May
Omega Ensemble will present HOWL across four performances in May, featuring works by Danny Elfman, Missy Mazzoli, and a world premiere by French composer Daniel Wohl.
Bill Bailey Brings 2026 Australian Tour to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide & More
British comedian Bill Bailey announced a 2026 Australian tour spanning 12 cities, with stops in Launceston, Hobart, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Rooty Hill, Canberra, and Adelaide.
REVIEW: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Or Red Flag Alert… Jez Butterworth’s THE RIVER Takes Time To Digest
The purpose of Jez Butterworth’s 2012 play THE RIVER is as elusive as its subject matter, the Sea Trout.
Inventive Independent Artists Premiere New Solo Works At Sydney Opera House
Martin del Amo and Jonny Hawkins will premiere new solo works at Sydney Opera House this June, with SCARY PIECE OF WORK running June 11–13 and TRUCK DRIVER running June 16–20 in the Studio.
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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) |