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TIME AFTER TIME Comes to The Byford Secondary College Performing Arts Centre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2024


Time After Time is the latest play from author Fiona Blakeley, who is co-directing the show with Fiona Wildsmith for FiFi Productions at the Byford Secondary College Performing Arts Centre.

COCK By Mike Bartlett Returns to Sydney in May
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2024


After a sellout season on London’s West End, Mike Bartlett’s Cock will return to Sydney at Flightpath Theatre Marrickville for 10 performances from 8th May 2024.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on WIT
by Jade Kops - March 10, 2024


REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on WIT. Brilliant. Intense. Radiant. Nuanced.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On & JULIET
by Jade Kops - March 10, 2024


REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On & JULIET - The Hottest ticket in town!

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Jade Kops - March 07, 2024


The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions bring THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to The Theatre Royal, following successful runs in London and New York. Written by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power, and directed by multi-award-winning director Sam Mendes with five Tony Award wins, including Best Play, 2022.

Cast Members Announced For THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Hayes Theatre Co
by Blair Ingenthron - March 03, 2024


Craig Baldwin in association with Hayes Theatre Co has announced some of the stellar cast for the upcoming chamber opera The Turn of the Screw which opens in August.

THE 39 STEPS Comes to Wildfire Lounge in March
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024


At the Wildfire Lounge cocktail bar in Glebe, four actors will tackle over a hundred roles in this take on Hitchcock’s classic spy-thriller The 39 Steps.

LIMBO THE RETURN Comes to The Grand Electric in May
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024


LIMBO The Return is the new headline show at the hottest venue in town, The Grand Electric.

Hugo Weaving Will Lead THE PRESIDENT at Sydney Theatre Company in April
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2024


A co-production between Sydney Theatre Company and Gate Theatre Dublin will see international screen star Hugo Weaving return to the stage alongside one of Ireland’s greatest actors, Olwen Fouéré, in a new adaptation of Thomas Bernhard’s The President.

Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra Will Perform Gustav Mahler's 'Resurrection' This March
by Blair Ingenthron - February 25, 2024


Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform Gustav Mahler's colossal Symphony no. 2, the ‘Resurrection' this March at Sydney's Concourse Auditorium in Chatswood.

Pete Helliar Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2024


The 50th Anniversary world tour of The Rocky Horror Show continues in 2024. This new Australian production will return to Theatre Royal Sydney from March 31.

Qtopia Sydney Set to Open This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2024


Qtopia Sydney, the largest home of Queer history and culture in the world, will open the doors to 17 thought-provoking and immersive exhibitions this Friday, aligning Mardi Gras 2024.

A Festival Of New, Original Works ARTSLAB: COLLIDE To Be Presented At 107 Redfern
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2024


Experience a collision of new creative works at Shopfront Arts Co-Op's ArtsLab: Collide festival. Discover new pieces in theatre, puppetry, dance, film, visual art, and musical theatre at 107 Redfern from March 14-24.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE SPOOKY MEN'S CHORALE
by Jade Kops - February 21, 2024


REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE SPOOKY MEN'S CHORALE

THE SUNSHINE CLUB Comes to Sydney Coliseum in April
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2024


Sydney Coliseum Theatre will present the award-winning landmark musical – The Sunshine Club from 11 – 20 April 2024. 

Kerry Armstrong and Colin Friels Will Lead New Australian Epic INTO THE SHIMMERING WORLD
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2024


Stage and screen legends Kerry Armstrong and Colin Friels are set to star in Sydney Theatre Company’s world premiere of Into the Shimmering World, the brand-new Australian epic from one of the country’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights, Angus Cerini.

Fully Improvised Musical BLANK Coming To Marrickville For Mardi Gras
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2024


Don't miss the hilarious and completely improvised musical comedy, BLANK: AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL, at The Factory Theatre in Sydney. Join top improvisers for a night of absurd fun and non-stop laughter.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Hamavand Engineer Shares His Thoughts On ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION
by Jade Kops - February 19, 2024


ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION offers a captivating glimpse into the life and music of Elvis Presley

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Hamavand Engineer Shares His Thoughts On BERNADETTE ROBINSON DIVAS
by Jade Kops - February 19, 2024


Bernadette Robinson's performance in Divas was a testament to her remarkable talent and passion for music. REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Hamavand Engineer Shares His Thoughts On BERNADETTE ROBINSON DIVAS

Australian Youth Orchestra Comes to Hobart for Autumn Season Concert
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2024


The Australian Youth Orchestra will take the stage for its highly anticipated Autumn Season Concert, Turbulent Times, on Saturday, 6 April  at Federation Concert Hall,  Hobart.  Learn more about the concert here!

A GALAXY OF STARS & A WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT Actors' Benevolent Fund Benefit Night Set for This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - February 18, 2024


Les Solomon and Lambert House Enterprises have announced another of their famous nights to benefit the Actors Benevolent Fund of NSW. This is the 80th year of the Fund which works tirelessly to help and support older performers in times of financial need. Learn more about the benefit here!

The National Gallery Will host Performance Celebrating the Architecture of Colin Madigan
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2024


This February, the National Gallery of Australia will premiere a new commission by artist Rochelle Haley – A Sun Dance – in an exclusive performance.

Australian Musical Theatre Festival Comes to Launceston in May
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2024


2024 is the fifth year of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival and to celebrate the success of this inspiring musical event, Artistic Director, Tyran Parke has curated 19 events over five days from Wednesday 15 to Sunday 19 May.  Learn more about the lineup here!

FRAME NARRATIVE Comes to the Old Fitz Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2024


In March 2024, New Ghosts Theatre Company (NGTC) CEO & Managing Director Lucy Clements will direct the world premiere season of Emily Sheehan’s Frame Narrative at the Old Fitz Theatre.

WIT Comes to Riverside Theatres Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2024


Riverside Theatres will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about life, death, and the significance of a semicolon, WIT, from the 6th – 9th March at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.


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