Get theatre news and discounts for Australia - Sydney

Australia - Sydney Theatre Newsroom Page 127

Back to Main...
Belvoir Announce Winner Of 2018 Philip Parsons Fellowship For Emerging Playwrights - Kendall Feaver
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2018
Following a riveting Philip Parsons Memorial lecture from celebrated playwright, Alana Valentine, Belvoir proudly announced the winner of the 2018 Philip Parsons Fellowship for Emerging Playwrights as Kendall Feaver.
Frontier Comedy Announces First Round Of Sydney & Perth Comedy Festival Shows!
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
Frontier Comedy is thrilled to announce the first round of shows for the 2019 Sydney and Perth Comedy Festivals!
The Sydney Comedy Festival Releases More Laughs For 15th Anniversary Program
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
Sydney Comedy Festival has released a second bumper line-up of international and local comedians who will take to stages across the city and beyond from 22nd April to 19th May 2019.
Vote For The 2018 BWW Sydney Awards; MURIEL'S WEDDING Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Carriageworks Announces Exhibitions, Dance, Music, and More For 2019 Program
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
Carriageworks today announced its 2019 Artistic Program spanning major contemporary art exhibitions, dance, performance, music and food. In 2019 the Carriageworks Artistic Program will support over 900 artists and will present 86 projects, including 7 world premieres, 25 international works and 36 new Australian commissions.
Manly Musical Society's BE MORE CHILL Returns
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2018
Following the success of its Australian Premiere earlier in the year, Manly Musical Society's production of Be More Chill returns this December. The original production was the inaugural presentation of THE BLACK BOX PROJECT, a developmental arm of the society, designed to bring new and exciting productions to the northern beaches of Sydney.
BWW REVIEW: Theatre Travels Tackles Tectonic Theatre Project's Iconic THE LARAMIE PROJECT and THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER
by Jade Kops - December 02, 2018
New theatre group Theatre Travels takes on the ambitious task of retelling THE LARAMIE PROJECT and THE LARAMIE PROJECT:10 YEARS LATER two decades on from Matthew Shepard's brutal murder.
BWW REVIEW: Dysfunctional Families, Death And Mental Health Come Together In A Captivating And Comic ALL MY SLEEP AND WAKING
by Jade Kops - December 02, 2018
Dino Dimitriadis' (director) production of Mary Rachel Brown's (playwright) ALL MY SLEEP AND WAKING is a brilliant expression of the untold human stories where life isn't perfect. 
BWW REVIEW: Artful Direction And Strong Performances Are Andrew Lloyd Webber's Challenging ASPECTS OF LOVE's Saving Grace
by Jade Kops - November 30, 2018
ASPECTS OF LOVE, Andrew Lloyd Webber (Book & Music), Don Black (lyrics) and Charles Hart's (lyrics) 1980's story of various types of relationships is given the intimate small stage treatment at Hayes Theatre in Andrew J. Bevis' (Director) new production.
Michael Cassel Group Makes Three Senior Hires
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2018
The Michael Cassel Group announced three senior appointments to support its growing production slate, including major Australian theatrical productions, international touring and concert presentations. Seasoned producer and entertainment executive Todd Lacy joins as Head of Production, Mark Sutcliffe joins as Director of Concerts and Events, and Glenn McGuinness joins as Director of Business Affairs.
Charles Sanders Interviews Paul Capsis Ahead Of His Sydney Festival Concert with Jethro Woodward & The Fitzroy Youth Orchestra
by Jade Kops - November 29, 2018
House of Sand's Charles Sanders interviews Cabaret icon Paul Capsis Ahead Of His Sydney Festival Concert with Jethro Woodward & The Fitzroy Youth Orchestra
The Biggest Secret of Old Hollywood Exposed in 'The Voice Behind The Stars'
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
Old Hollywood's biggest secret will be exposed in the acclaimed cabaret, The Voice Behind the Stars, hitting Australian shores in January and February following a sell-out run at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Sydney Awards; MURIEL'S WEDDING Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Griffin Theatre Company Presents Omar Musa's SINCE ALI DIED
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
This January, rapper, poet and award-winning Omar Musa brings his critically acclaimed show Since Ali Died back to Griffin Theatre Company for Sydney Festival following triumphant sold-out runs at Griffin's inaugural Batch Festival and Darwin Festival in 2018. Using the death of his hero Muhammad Ali as a lyrical springboard, Musa dives into a furious torrent of poetry, story and song, confronting everything from suburban violence to lost love to his Malaysian heritage-and the dark realities of growing up as a brown-skinned Muslim boy in Queanbeyan. Award-winning director Anthea Williams is once again at the helm of this livewire, hypnotic and totally unmissable hour of theatre.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Block of Tickets For Australian Engagement
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
A new block of tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am tomorrow, Tuesday November 27, 2018, via the official website www.HarryPotterThePlay.com.
Ben Gerrard Will Lead Australia's AMERICAN PSYCHO
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2018
The producers of the bold new stage production of AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL have announced that the iconic role of Patrick Bateman will be played by stage and screen star Ben Gerrard. The musical of American Psycho, based on the thriller novel by Bret Easton Ellis which also inspired the 2000 film starring Christian Bale, will have its Australian Premiere at the Hayes Theatre Co from 10 May 2019.
Bonnie Lythgoe's July Panto Will Be JACK AND THE BEANSTALK In 3D
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2018
Director and Producer, Bonnie Lythgoe has announced that her sixth Australian panto will be JACK AND THE BEANSTALK a 'GIANT' 3D family panto musical spectacular that will play at the majestic State Theatre, Sydney from Friday 12 July 2019.
BWW REVIEW: BROADWAY BOUND Provides An Insight Into Post War New York As A Young Comedy Writer Shares His Story Of Life In Brooklyn
by Jade Kops - November 25, 2018
Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical BROADWAY BOUND shares his journey from the familial home to his dream career as part of Broadway's entertainment industry. 
THE SERPENT'S TEETH By Daniel Keene Comes to The King's Cross Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2018
Winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, The Serpent's Teeth is acclaimed Australian playwright, Daniel Keene's unflinching look at the true human cost of armed conflict. Spanning two narratives - Citizens and Soldiers - Sydney/London director Kristine Landon-Smith directs a 15-strong cast in a study of human frailty and the insidious effects of global tensions.
Sharp Short Dance Announces 2018 Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
The winners of the 11th annual Sharp Short Dance festival, presented by FORM Dance Projects, were announced on Saturday 17th November following an impressive final event held at Riverside Theatres.
Sophia Simmons Wins The 2018 Pioneer Playwright Award For GRAVITY GUTS
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
Company of Rogues and the Pioneer Play Festival are proud to announce Sophia Simmons' smart, sharp and funny play about growing up, the universe and everything is the winner of the 2018 Pioneer Playwright Award.
LOVE By Patricia Cornelius Comes to Darlinghurst Theatre Company's Eternity Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2018
Patricia Cornelius' LOVE is an unapologetic, passionate and searing exploration of love and addiction. Darlinghurst Theatre Company is proud to produce the Sydney main stage premiere.
Join the Waitlist to Come to the Diner When WAITRESS Comes to Sydney in 2020
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
As previously announced, the Broadway smash hit Waitress is coming to the Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2020.
BWW REVIEW: EURYDICE Is An Unusual Alternate Look At The Greek Love Story
by Jade Kops - November 21, 2018
Mad March Hare Theatre Company and Red Line Productions' interpretation of Sarah Ruhl's EURYDICE explores a daughter's love for her father. 

Videos


Confetti & Chaos - AFF 2026 in Australia - Sydney Confetti & Chaos - AFF 2026
Adelaide The Royal Coach Hotel (2/24 - 3/8)
Dial M for Murder in Australia - Sydney Dial M for Murder
Ensemble Theatre (11/28 - 1/11)
Madama Butterfly in Australia - Sydney Madama Butterfly
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (12/31 - 3/25)
Waitress in Australia - Sydney Waitress
Sydney Lyric Theatre (8/1 - 9/20)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
Waitress (Australia) in Australia - Sydney Waitress (Australia)
Sydney Lyric (8/1 - 9/20)
Macbeth in Australia - Sydney Macbeth
Sydney Opera House (11/18 - 12/6)
Scrooge the Musical in Australia - Sydney Scrooge the Musical
SEC Armadillo (12/12 - 1/10)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW