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Controversial Drama BLACKROCK to Open at the Seymour Centre
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
The Seymour Centre and White Box Theatre are pleased to present the gripping and controversial drama, BLACKROCK, as part of the Reginald Season from 9th to 25th March.
Russian Virtuoso Daniil Trifonov to Make Long-Awaited Australian Debut
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
???????Twenty-five year-old Daniil Trifonov has taken the musical world by storm. Ever since his astounding prize-winning performance at the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2011, critics have been quick to draw comparisons between the young Russian pianist and the likes of Liszt and Rachmaninoff.
Fairly Lucid Productions presents MEMBER
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2017
In the 1980s, Sydney gangs found a new blood sport - hunting gays. From February 21st to March 4th, Fairly Lucid Productions will present the gripping production, MEMBER, a powerful look into the gay hate crime epidemic that blighted Sydney's coastline during the 1980s and 1990s.
Les Arts Florissants to Celebrate 450th Anniversary of Birth of Italian Composer Claudio Monteverdi
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2017
As part of the worldwide celebration to mark the 450th anniversary of the birth of the great Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi Concourse Performing Arts Centre, Chatswood, presents Les Arts Florissants in two separate programs of MONTEVERDI MADRIGALS, The CREMONA madrigals Monday 3 April at 7.30pm, The MANTUA madrigals Tuesday 4 April at 7.30pm
Todd McKenney Cast as Captain Hook in THE ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN & TINKER BELL RETURN TO PANTOLAND
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2017
Today, Producer BONNIE LYTHGOE announced that one of Australia's most popular all round theatre, television, radio and film performers TODD McKENNEY will play the role of 'Captain Hook' in the World Premiere of THE ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN & TINKER BELL.
BWW REVIEW: The Danger Of White Collar Ambition Manipulating Not-For-Profit Creativity and Nurturing In The Arts Industry Is Exposed In A STRATEGIC PLAN
by Jade Kops - February 04, 2017
The first show for Griffin Theatre Company's 2017 season, this Australian work will resonate loudly with all audiences as it looks at the corporate side of the accountability imposed on small to medium Not-for-Profit Arts companies and questions the freedom the industry has to nurture new talent and the propensity for workplace bullying in the corporate landscape.
The Puzzle Collective To Premiere Superhero Reimagining Of Shakespeare SUPERHAL
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
The Puzzle Collective are proud to present the world premiere of Superhal, a reimagining of Shakespeare's Henriad as a superhero origin story, at NIDA Parade Theatre from March 7th to 18th.
RPG Productions in Association with Hayes Theatre Co Announces the Cast of BIG FISH 12 CHAIRS VERSION
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
RPG Productions is proud to present the Australian Premiere of BIG FISH 12 CHAIRS VERSION at Hayes Theatre Co from 18 April to 14 May 2017. 
BWW Review: ADVENTURES OF YONI 1 & YONI 2 was Simply Euphoric at Butterfly Club
by Brodie Paparella - February 01, 2017
One was a vagina. The other one was a vagina. Can I make it any more obvious?
Jessica Arthur is Sydney Theatre Co's new Richard Wherrett Fellow
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2017
Jessica Arthur has been appointed Sydney Theatre Company's new Richard Wherrett Fellow, succeeding Paige Rattray who vacated the post late last year for her new role as Associate Artistic Director at Queensland Theatre. The Richard Wherrett Fellowship is a career pathway opportunity for emerging and developing directors.
The Bands Come Out to Play at Apia Good Times 2017
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2017
The annual Apia Good Times Tour returns for it's fifth consecutive year with another once-in-a-lifetime line-up of Oz music legends including The Black Sorrows with Vika + Linda Bull, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Mental as Anything and Deborah Conway leading the sing-alongs across the country.
Kip Gamblin Announced to Lead THE BODYGUARD Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2017
Producers Michael Harrison, David Ian and John Frost today announced that Kip Gamblin will be playing the title role of The Bodyguard, Frank Farmer, in the Australian tour of the international award-winning hit musical THE BODYGUARD. Kip is most known to Australian audiences for his roles in a wide range of television dramas including Home and Away, All Saints, Tricky Business, Dance Academy and most recently Neighbours. Kip later gained international acclaim for his performances in the BBC London's drama series Casualty where he spent two years working as a series regular.
BWW Review: Challenging A Society That Has Become Accustomed To A Fear Of Terrorism, OSAMA THE HERO Reminds Us Facts Are Important And Vigilante Justice Is Unjustified
by Jade Kops - January 28, 2017
Dennis Kelly's work with a confronting title, OSAMA THE HERO, is presented with a raw honesty under the direction of Richard Hilliar at Kings Cross Theatre.
BWW REVIEW: Five Stories Of Mistreatment And Manipulation Merge With Mythology In I HATE YOU MY MOTHER
by Jade Kops - January 27, 2017
Jeanette Cronin's new work I HATE YOU MY MOTHER kicks off Old Fitz Theatre's year of exploring the stories that have been "unspoken" with a challenging collection of stories of the destruction youth and innocence.
THE JUDAS KISS at Old Fitz Theatre for Mardi Gras
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
Red Line Productions is pleased to be partnering with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras again to present a new production of David Hare's acclaimed play The Judas Kiss from February 15 for a limited four-week season.
2016 Sydney Theatre Awards Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2017
At a star-studded ceremony tonight, the winners of the 2016 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with 35 Awards presented, shared between 15 productions, which played in Sydney during the calendar year of 2016. Over 450 members of the Sydney theatre community packed the York Theatre at the Seymour Centre to celebrate the best of Sydney theatre - the first time the awards have been held there.
LENNON THROUGH A GLASS ONION to Return to Sydney to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2017
It's been 25 years since John Waters and Stewart D'Arrietta first performed LENNON - LOOKING THROUGH A GLASS ONION on the small stage at Sydney's Tilbury Hotel.   Little did they know that over an inspiring 25-year journey they would perform the show in New York and London, leaving their mark on audiences around the world.
Sydney Theatre Company and Colonial First State Global Asset Management Present CHIMERICA
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2017
Kip Williams' first production since being appointed Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company is the epic, geopolitical thriller, Chimerica by Lucy Kirkwood, featuring a cast of 33 at Roslyn Packer Theatre from 28 February.
Discover the Rare Beauty of Szymanowski's Music in an Intimate Concert Setting
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
Opera Australia is celebrating the work of 20th century Polish composer Karol Szymanowski with an intimate, one-off concert following the Australian premiere of his stunning opera, King Roger, at the Sydney Opera House.
Dance Artist Craig Bary's IN DIFFERENCE to Play Riverside Theatres
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
From 2nd to 4th March, FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres will present the dance theatre production, In Difference, a deeply personal and physical investigation into sexuality, identity and inequality.
2016 Sydney Theatre Awards Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
At a star-studded ceremony tonight, the winners of the 2016 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with 35 Awards presented, shared between 15 productions, which played in Sydney during the calendar year of 2016. Over 450 members of the Sydney theatre community packed the York Theatre at the Seymour Centre to celebrate the best of Sydney theatre - the first time the awards have been held there.
RUMOUR HAS IT at Riverside Theatres
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
Following standing ovations across the country including acclaimed seasons at Sydney Opera House, Melbourne's Hamer Hall and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Australia's smash hit stage spectacular, Rumour Has It, will be performed at Riverside Theatres on 17th February 2017.
Australia's First Mumblecore Film To Premiere In Sydney
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
Multi-award winning indie Pretty Good Friends will have an exclusive Sydney cinema screening at Paddington's Chauvel Cinema on Tuesday 7 February at 6:30pm. 
Form Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres to Present IN DIFFERENCE
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2017
From 2nd to 4th March, FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres will present the dance theatre production, In Difference, a deeply personal and physical investigation into sexuality, identity and inequality. 
Greg Fleet in New Play SIGNIFYING NOTHING Comes to Holden Street Theatres
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2017
Greg Fleet returns to the Adelaide Fringe in 2017 with his latest play Signifying Nothing, a modern take on the Macbeth tale, set in the world of Australian politics. Signifying Nothing will play in The Studio at Holden Street Theatres previewing 14, 15 February opening 16 February and playing through to 19 March. 

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