SYDNEY THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 191

Written by Australia's own Bollywood leading man, Nicholas Brown and stand-up comedy star, Sam McCool, Lighten Up is a cross-cultural romantic comedy about racism and triumphantly owning your identity.

Working Management in association with Hayes Theatre Co is thrilled to announce the cast of Jerry Herman's MACK AND MABEL, which will play a strictly limited season at Hayes Theatre Co from November 18.

Performers John Gaden and Arkos Armont and director Helen Dallimore bring their formidable talent and wealth of 'life in the theatre' experience to bear in David Mamet's modern classic play and comedy.

Three families take the stage bearing stories of far-flung travel, uncertain futures and the search for a voice to share their journeys.

Izzy, wizzy, let's get busy, because the nation's favourite TV bear Sooty is bringing his friends to Warrington's Parr Hall for a fun-packed show.

After two successful years of operation at the intimate 63-seat Old Fitz Theatre, welcoming more than 32,000 people to 65 different shows, Red Line Productions have planned an even bigger season for 2017.

Dino Dimitriadis, in association with Red Line Productions, is pleased to present The Shadow Box by Michael Cristofer at the Old Fitz Theatre from November 15.

After a sold-out premiere season at Glen Street Theatre earlier this year, the hilarious comedy revue Senior Moments is back with a return Sydney season in early 2017.

Much-loved diva, and three-time Helpmann nominee TREVOR ASHLEY (Les Miserables, Diamonds Are For Trevor) is thrilled to announce that his brand new show LIZA'S BACK! (IS BROKEN) which premiered on Thursday 8 September at Hayes Theatre Co completely sold out -before it opened!

Glen Street Theatre is excited to announce a diverse 2017 season at their beautiful 400-seat theatre located in Belrose on Sydney's north shore.

Colette Freedman's internationally acclaimed play SISTER CITIES finally comes to Sydney under the astute direction of Roz Riley.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 1972 German film THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT is given a new Australian update by Director Shane Bosher.

On Monday 21 November, stars of the Australian entertainment industry will come together at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre in response to the issue of mental health within the profession.

Acclaimed Fujian Symphony Orchestra of China (FJSO) will make its Australian debut presenting Echoes of Hakka Earth Buildings, a symphonic work under the baton of world-class conductor Zheng Xiaoying on Monday 14 November at Sydney Opera House.

A new theatre show called 21,000 Miles of Rail is inviting rail users to think about how they interact with others on the daily commute.

A new stage play about the life of acclaimed author Helen Forrester is heading to Warrington this month.

Co-presented by two of Australia's most dynamic arts organisations - Carriageworks and Sydney Dance Company - with generous support from The Balnaves Foundation, New Breed 2016 will provide Australian choreographers Rachel Arianne Ogle (Perth), Shian Law (Melbourne), Jesse Scales (Adelaide) and R

Sport for Jove's reputation has gone from strength to strength this past year for presenting Sydney's most gripping, topical and connective theatre canon, as part of which Damien Ryan's adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone is absolutely at home.

MopHead Productions, in association with Red Line Productions, will present The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant by Rainer Werner Fassbinder at the Old Fitz Theatre from October 11.

Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.

In the modern age of social media, technological advancement in communication, and engineering developments for transport, the ability to connect across borders and boundaries into new countries and cultures is easier than ever.

Sydney has fallen in love with Hidden Sydney - The Glittering Mile, an immersive theatrical experience that brings to life the characters of historical Kings Cross set in a former brothel.

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra announced today that they will perform Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on the 27 & 28th of April as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series.

New musical DREAM LOVER: THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL is an amazing, honest tribute to the life of the American singer, songwriter, actor and political activist.

???????Acclaimed Fujian Symphony Orchestra of China (FJSO) will make its Australian debut presenting Echoes of Hakka Earth Buildings, a symphonic work under the baton of world-class conductor Zheng Xiaoying on Monday 14 November at Sydney Opera House.