The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Michael Paynter will play Australian music icon John Farnham in Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical in Sydney Theatre Company's World Premiere season at Roslyn Packer Theatre this November.
Sydney Chamber Choir will present Carl Orff's iconic Carmina Burana at City Recital Hall, featuring a unique arrangement for two pianos and percussion.
AMPLIFIED THE EXQUISITE ROCK AND RAGE OF CHRISSY AMPHLETT is an 80-minute dive into life of the Divinyls frontwoman that broke through the stereotype of women in music with her rebellious rock’n’roll volatility.
Sydney Theatre Company, Michael Cassel and Gaynor Wheatley announced Michael Paynter will play Australian music icon John Farnham in Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical in Sydney Theatre Company’s World Premiere season.
Just in time for Mardi Gras and direct from sold-out seasons in Melbourne and Brisbane, Strut and Fret, the masterminds behind Blanc de Blanc Encore will present Late Night Vice.
Griffin Theatre Company will open its 2026 season with a 50th anniversary production of steve j.
Celebrating the announcement of her forthcoming third studio album, Florescence, Maisie Peters will return to Australia with two intimate shows in Sydney and Melbourne this March, part of a global ‘Before The Bloom’ theatre run.
The French Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation has announced a new grant initiative, awarding $60,000 to support artistic collaborations between France and Australia.
Marking 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre, this March Theatre Works brings Melbourne audiences Tom Holloway's award-winning play, Beyond The Neck.
If you’ve ever been a fan of Steven Sondheim, then Foundry Theatre’s production of Putting It Together is a must watch.
As the new year kicks off, an exciting and turbulent new year of theatre begins.
The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra will present a rousing opening to the concert year with Handel’s Royal Fireworks, a masterful Mozart piano concerto and a journey of heroism with Mahler.
SPLIT ENDS is an autobiographical work born from a painful relationship, presented with raw honesty and formidable commitment by Claudia Shnier.
Sharehouse Production Company will present its debut production, Tonsils + Tweezers, at the Old Fitz Theatre in Sydney.
Following a sold-out performance last year, Opera Up Late will make its return to the Sydney Opera House on Saturday 21 February with even more drama and flair.
FAIR PLAY, a play by Ella Road, will make its Australian debut, depicting the intense world of competitive sports through the lives of two young athletes.
50 years after Ralph McTell first toured Australia, the British singer-songwriter will return for one final farewell tour, performing at 6 venues across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Tubular Bells in Concert will head to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration.
The 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards have announced their winners, celebrating outstanding achievements in theatre across various categories.
Celebrate the Easter weekend with acclaimed illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd as he returns with his spectacular show to Sydney’s State Theatre for two shows only on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Mark St Germain's theatrical adaptation of The Happiest Man on Earth will have its Australian premiere at the Sydney Opera House playing from 11 to 17 May 2026.
DEAR SON – love from the heart.
FINDING GLITTER IN THE STORM will debut at the Midsumma Festival in 2026, exploring themes of resilience and identity through a compelling narrative.
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Stephen Sondheim’s fabulous music is presented in a different ‘light’ as songs from across four decades of the maestro’s work come together for PUTTING IT TOGETHER.
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Jetty Memorial Theatre (9/05-9/05) |
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Cicada Wollongong Art Gallery (8/27-8/29) |
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The Shark Is Broken Foundry Theatre (8/28-9/27) |
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The Lion King (Australia) Relaxed Performance Capitol Theatre, Sydney (8/29-8/29) |
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Reefer Madness Pioneer Theatre (11/13-11/22) |
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Weddings and Parties Over Coffee St Finbar’s Catholic Church (8/16-8/16) |
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The Book of Everything Belvoir St Theatre (8/22-9/20) |
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Australia) Sydney Lyric Theatre (3/09-4/04) |
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2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Semi-Finals Concert The Independent Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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As For Me And My House Campbelltown Town Hall Theatre (10/15-10/18) |
