The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Residents, performers and arts supporters are set to gather outside Gordon Library for Rally in Red, a community protest calling on Ku-ring-gai Council to preserve the architectural plans for Marian St Theatre before they expire.
Marcia Hines leads a new incarnation of the disco, cabaret, circus experience with VELVET INFERNO.
The Melbourne International Film Festival announced nominees across its award categories, part of a prize pool exceeding $300,000 for the upcoming edition.
Ahead of the first preview performance of Fiddler on the Roof in Sydney, a new video has been released of Ben Adler in costume as The Fiddler on the roof of the Theatre Royal.
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.
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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) |
