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Sydney Symphony Orchestra Announces New 2018 Fellows
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2018
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will be joined by 13 of Australia and New Zealand's brightest young classical musicians as part of its internationally-renowned Fellowship program in 2018. Over the year, these talented young artists will be mentored by members of the orchestra through technical and practical experience, providing the training crucial to securing positions in professional orchestras around the world.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for Packemin Productions' SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2018
Packemin Productions presents Shrek the Musical February 2-17, 2018 at Riverside Theatre. The cast features Jay Laga'aia as Shrek, Luke Joslin as Lord Farquaad, Mikayla Williams as Princess Fiona, and Nat Jobe as Donkey. Check out the video below to go inside rehearsal and see why you should visit the swamp in the next three weeks!
BWW REVIEW: Packemin's Production Of SHREK THE MUSICAL Is A Fun Filled Polished Production
by Jade Kops - February 04, 2018
The heart-warming story of acceptance and friendship comes to life in Packemin Productions' staging of SHREK THE MUSICAL. 
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Taikoz Present the World Premiere of a New Australian Work
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2018
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Taikoz will give a new work by young Australian composer Lachlan Skipworth its first ever airing this month when they join forces for three concerts at the Sydney Opera House.
LEFTISM IN ITS ENTIRELY Show Lands In Australia Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018
After an amazing sold out show in Auckland last night, Leftfield brings his Leftism in its Entirety show to Australia this week. The Australian tour kicks off at Sydney's Enmore Theatre tomorrow night before playing The Forum Melbourne on Friday 1 February and Fremantle's Metropolis on Saturday 2 February.
THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Extends Run
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018
Due to popular demand, new tickets have been released to the upcoming Australian Premiere of the hit Off-Broadway musical, The View UpStairs, which is part of the 2018 Mardi Gras Festival. Invisible Wall Productions and Sugary Rum Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co have announced an additional week of performances of this provocative new musical, written by Max Vernon, which commences on 8 February with tickets now available until Sunday 11 March. Tickets are available from hayestheatre.com.au or by calling (02) 8065 7337.
Blackstreet To Replace Shaggy At RNB Vine Days Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
The countdown is on! In less than a week Australia's summer is about to get a whole lot hotter with RNB royalty Boyz II Men and TLC kicking off their headline shows, followed by the first ever RNB Vine Days concert series.
MAMMA MIA! Arrives in Sydney in Two Weeks
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
The new critically acclaimed Australian production of MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL dances into Sydney's Capitol Theatre from February 11th. Currently wowing audiences in Brisbane at QPAC's Lyric Theatre, this Australian tour of MAMMA MIA! played a sold-out season at the Canberra Theatre Centre and from Sydney the tour will continue onto Crown Theatre Perth from May 15th 2018, Melbourne's Princess Theatre from July 10th 2018 and the Festival Theatre at Adelaide Festival Centre from October 9th 2018.
FOUND! is Bound For February Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2018
Whimsical Productions presents the premiere of Found! A Musical Parody of 'Lost', a hilarious twist on the famous 'stranded island trope' stories with an original script and music written by Madeleine Halls. Found! will premiere at the Hellenic Art Theatre in Marrickville, Sydney between 22-24 February 2018.
Carriageworks Announces 2018 Keir Choreographic Award Public Program
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2018
Carriageworks today announced the public program for the 2018 Keir Choreographic Award (KCA), Australia's first major choreographic award, in partnership with The Keir Foundation, Dancehouse and Australia Council for the Arts. From 27 February - 20 March 2018, the diverse public program expands on the Keir Choreographic Awards Sydney season and includes performances, workshops and discussions engaging the 2018 KCA jurors.
Short+Sweet Announces Week Two Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2018
Week two - with 10 short plays nightly - features Tiger, by NZ writer Robert Gilbert. Two siblings at the mercy of their dominating father. Jessica Phoebe Knox directs Paris Change and Hannah Moy in this play dedicated to survivors of DV.
BWW REVIEW: Noni Hazlehurst Presents A Sublime Performance In Daniel Keene's MOTHER
by Jade Kops - January 26, 2018
Noni Hazlehurst challenges the audience to consider how they judge and treat the people on the periphery of society in her fabulous performance in MOTHER.
Sarah Snook Announced in Title Role of SAINT JOAN at Sydney Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2018
Acclaimed Australian actress Sarah Snook has been announced in the title role of Saint Joan in the Sydney Theatre Company production directed by STC Resident Director Imara Savage at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in June 2018.
Sydney Theatre Company Presents BLACK IS THE NEW WHITE
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2018
STC's smash hit romantic comedy Black is the New White by Nakkiah Lui returns to the STC stage in 2018 as part of a national tour which will include Brisbane, Wollongong, Parramatta and Canberra.
THE WIZARD OF OZ to leave Sydney in 2 weeks
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
The Wizard of Oz has quickly become Sydney's smash hit summer musical, with almost every performance to date sold out and only a limited number of tickets left until the end of the run. The London Palladium production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz has been thrilling capacity audiences since it opened but it must leave Sydney in two weeks' time on 4 February, ahead of seasons in Adelaide and Melbourne.
Riverside Theatres Presents IT'S DE-LOVELY by David Simes
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
On Sunday 11th February at Riverside Theatres, David Simes will perform the captivating cabaret, It's De-Lovely, featuring the much-loved music of Cole Porter, Michael Bubl , Bobby Darin and the latest hits from Broadway.
Japanese Artist Akira Takayama Prepares To Film Artwork For 21st Biennale Of Sydney
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
Japanese theatre director Akira Takayama invites Sydney residents to perform a song or poem that was taught to them by their ancestors handed down through generations and across geographies, on the stage of Centennial Hall in Sydney Town Hall on 28 January 2018. The song or poem can be in any language, no prior auditions or rehearsals are required, and participants of all abilities are invited to take part.
Bangarra Welcomes Two New Dancers
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
Bangarra Dance Theatre announces two young dancers joining the company for 2018 under the Russell Page Graduate Program, thanks to the generosity of a group of donors and a matched funding grant from the Sherry-Hogan Foundation.
BLIND TASTING, Part Performance, Part Wine Tasting, Comes to the Old 505 Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
She talks wine, she sells wine. But, now, Sophie has every reason to drink it! Join her hilarious razor-sharp discovery of the unexpected truth hidden in each glass. Sylvia Keays portrays Sophie - witty, whimsical and utterly heart-broken. In Blind Tasting, she shares her sparkling coming of age story, as she navigates love, loss and the realisation that none of us really knows what's going to happen next. Breathe in the atmosphere of this joyous production, and join Sophie in a glass (or two), as she tastes life and discovers the most unexpected pleasures.
Winners Announced for the 2017 Sydney Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
At a star-studded ceremony tonight, the winners of the 2017 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with 37 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played in Sydney during the calendar year of 2017. Over 450 members of the Sydney theatre community packed the Everest Theatre at the Seymour Centre to celebrate the best of Sydney theatre.
BWW REVIEW: GREASE THE ARENA EXPERIENCE Restyles The Broadway Version Of The Classic Musical With The Addition Of An Ensemble Of Over 500 Children And Young Adults.
by Jade Kops - January 21, 2018
Harvest Rain Theatre Company brings GREASE THE ARENA EXPERIENCE To Sydney to entertain and engage young performers for a short summer season.
Genesian Theatre Announces Its 74th Season
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2018
The Genesian Theatre presents their 74th Season in 2018. The full listings are as follows: 7th Apr-12th: May Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle adapted by Max Gee, 26th May 30th Jun: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, 14th Jul 1st Sep: The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie
Christine Anu Joins the Cast of GREASE: THE ARENA EXPERIENCE for Sydney Season
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2018
Australia's most iconic female Indigenous entertainer, Christine Anu, will join the cast of GREASE THE ARENA EXPERIENCE when it heads to QUDOS Bank Arena for 3 shows only on the 19th & 20th January.
GREASE THE ARENA EXPERIENCE Announces Extra Show
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2018
With over 500 performers on stage, GREASE THE ARENA EXPERIENCE is big in every sense of the word. Executive Producer, Tim O'Connor, is delighted to announce a third and final show at QUDOS BANK ARENA. Tickets are on sale now for 19th & 20th January 2018 at www.ticketek.com.au
Riverside Theatres Presents THE NECKS
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
One of the greatest cult bands in Australia, experimental jazz trio The Necks, will perform at Riverside Theatres on Sunday 4th February as part of their Australian tour.

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