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Dave Malloy's PRELUDES Sets Australian Premiere
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2019
Artistic Director of Sydney's renowned Seymour Centre, Timothy Jones, today announced that Dave Malloy's acclaimed musical PRELUDES will receive its Australian premiere at the Centre's Reginald Theatre as part of its 2020 Season.
Bernadette Robinson In SONGS FOR NOBODIES Adds Extra Week Of Shows
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Following her acclaimed sold-out season in London's West End, Bernadette Robinson returns to Australia for a limited engagement in the hit play SONGS FOR NOBODIES.
Third Venue Added For Sport For Jove's Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Sport for Jove has announced they will be adding a third venue to our ever-popular Summer Season this year. For the month of February their heart-stopping new productions of Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night will play in repertory on the rolling green behind Old Government House, the oldest public building in Australia. Conveniently located in Parramatta Park this lovely venue will be a delight for audiences this summer.
The Art Of Banksy Exhibition Closes Today Due To Heatwave
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
The Art of Banksy exhibition at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter, which was scheduled to run until 1 December 2019, has unfortunately been closed due to heatwave concerns.
Sydney Opera House Announces 2020 Family Shows
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
The Sydney Opera House today announced the 2020 suite of shows for its acclaimed Kids and Families program. Featuring exciting new works including homegrown and international theatre shows, circus and live music performances, the diverse, humorous and poignant 2020 program will inspire children of all ages and their families to learn how friendships, being brave and stepping into someone else's shoes can change the world.
Voting Now Open For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Sydney Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Voting is NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sydney Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
BWW REVIEW: THE CHOIR OF MAN Returns To Sydney With Another Season Of Songs And Healthy Masculine Solidarity
by Jade Kops - November 10, 2019
Following a successful Sydney season in March this year, the boys from THE CHOIR OF MAN invite Sydney audiences back to The Jungle for another session of their particular style of British pub sing along styled musical/cabaret. 
Bangarra Announces National Tour Program for 2020
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2019
In 2020, Australia's leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will enter its fourth decade with a powerful new contemporary program, SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert.
BWW REVIEW: FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION Is An Adorable, Amusing And Absurd Coming Together Of Nature And Civilization.
by Jade Kops - November 10, 2019
Rita Kalnejais (Playwright) FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION is bought to life with Lee Lewis' (Director) delightful interpretation of a delightful bizarre love story.
BWW REVIEW: Arinzé Kene's GOOD DOG Challenges The Idea That Being Good Will Bring Good Things With A Captivating Look Into The World Society Tries To Forget
by Jade Kops - November 10, 2019
The promise of good things in return for good behavior is considered in Arinzé Kene's one man play GOOD DOG.
Rachel Chant And Warwick Doddrell Win Ensemble Theatre's 2020 Sandra Bates Director's Award
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Mark Kilmurry, Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre today announced that the 2020 Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director's Award (SBDA) has been awarded to Rachel Chant and Warwick Doddrell from 27 high quality applications received.
WAR HORSE Will Come to Sydney's Lyric Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Experience an unforgettable theatrical journey when the National Theatre of Great Britain's internationally acclaimed production of War Horse comes to Sydney's Lyric Theatre from 15 February 2020, direct from a sell-out season in London.
BWW REVIEW: COSI Is A Heartwarming And Hilarious Tribute To Theatre While Being A Timely Reminder That Love Should Be More Important Than Prejudice And Fear
by Jade Kops - November 07, 2019
Louis Nowra's semi-autobiographical comedy COSI delights Sydney audiences with its hilarious and heartwarming exploration of combining the creation of theatre with love and community to bring together an unusual group of people.
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Returns To Botanic Garden This January
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
It's that time of year again. The amazing Mr Toad and his bonny, boisterous pals are heading back to Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden for the 17th consecutive year to entertain littlies and biggies in Glenn Elston's outdoor production of The Wind in The Willows.
Lisa Sontag Joins BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Australian Production
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
The producers of Billy Elliot the Musical have today confirmed that unfortunately due to personal circumstances Kelley Abbey is unable to continue in her role as Mrs Wilkinson and has had to withdraw from the production.
New Ghosts Theatre Company and IGNITE Collective Will Present BLUE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
New Ghosts Theatre Company and the IGNITE Collective are excited to present their debut work BLUE CHRISTMAS at Kings Cross Theatre from the 11th - 22nd December 2019. A double bill featuring two new Australian plays by award winning playwrights Katy Warner and Gretel Vella, BLUE CHRISTMAS is the outcome of a year long development through New Ghosts' ground breaking initiative IGNITE Collective.
Sport For Jove's Summer Season Presents New Productions Of ROMEO & JULIET and TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Two of Shakespeare's best-loved plays will light up Sport for Jove's Summer Season. Sport for Jove's Artistic Director Damien Ryan will direct a tumultuous and youthful Romeo & Juliet and Christopher Stollery will direct a side-splitting take on the riotous Twelfth Night filled with music and mayhem.
SHACKLETON'S CARPENTER Will Come to the Australian National Maritime Museum
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
From the producer of such memorable productions as Freud's Last Session, Howie the Rookie, Blonde Poison, The Time Machine and Lip Service, comes a different experience a?" a dramatised reading of Shackleton's Carpenter, by the indomitable Peter FitzSimons. It is an epic true story of exploration, survival, courage, conflict and the workings of the British class system, through the eyes of Shackleton's carpenter.
Griffin Theatre Company Will Present FAMILY VALUES By David Williamson
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
David Williamson at his angry best in a new play set to open Griffin's 2020 Season. In 2020, Griffin Theatre Company will open the year with a new play from David Williamson, Family Values, a blackly comic drama examining Australia's inept response to the refugee crisis, directed by Lee Lewis and starring Andrew McFarlane.
BWW REVIEW: Anthony Warlow And Jemma Rix Stun In Concertworks' JEKYLL & HYDE
by Jade Kops - November 05, 2019
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the release of the 'Complete Works' double CD of Leslie Bricusse (Book and Lyrics) and Frank Wildhorn's (Music) JEKYLL & HYDE, Concertworks presents the first Australian professional presentation of the gothic musical.
British Comedian Myra Dubois Will Perform Australian Stand-up Debut
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
This February, British comedian Myra DuBois - a.k.a. the self-declared 'Siren of South Yorkshire' - invites Australian audiences to attend her hysterically funny 'funeral' celebrations at the Opera House during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. After all, who could deliver a better eulogy about Myra than Myra?
The ACO and Giant Dwarf Will Present Pekka Kuusisto And Nico Muhly
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
Charismatic Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto and New York-based composer-pianist Nico Muhly will join forces for an immersive one-night-only performance at Redfern's Giant Dwarf on Wednesday 27 November.
BWW REVIEW: THE UNDERPANTS Is A Fabulously Funny Farce Centred On Events Following The Failing Of Foundation Garments
by Jade Kops - November 03, 2019
Anthony Gooley (Director) delivers a delightfully entertaining expression of Steve Martin's play THE UNDERPANTS.
Deaf, Queer And Coming Out. Sam Martin's Autobiographical Story In Development At The Flying Nun By Brand X
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
Sam Martin's poignant autobiographical account of coming out during the 2017 marriage equality plebiscite will be presented to the public for the first time this November 29 and 30 in a staged reading at The Flying Nun by Brand X in Darlinghurst, Sydney.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Announces Closing Date of KURIOS – CABINET OF CURIOSITIES
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
Cirque du Soleil today announced the final Sydney season extension of their most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS a?" Cabinet of Curiosities. A final two weeks of shows have been added to the Sydney season from Wednesday 18 December through Sunday 29 December. Cirque du Soleil went on to say that no further extension is possible as KURIOS will be moving to Brisbane to open on 10 January, then to Melbourne, Adelaide and finally Perth.  New Sydney shows on sale Friday 1 November via cirquedusoleil.com/kurios.

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