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REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS

REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS

by Jade Kops — May 17, 2026
Set in the late 1980’s, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS expresses the enduring power of the sisterhood in helping face the challenges of life.
Merrigong Theatre Company Will Perform TWO WEEKS by Siobhán Doran-Chaston

Merrigong Theatre Company Will Perform TWO WEEKS by Siobhán Doran-Chaston

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2026
Merrigong Theatre Company will present TWO WEEKS, an intimate play by Siobhán Doran-Chaston, at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre.
LA LA LAND IN CONCERT Adds New Sydney and Melbourne Shows

LA LA LAND IN CONCERT Adds New Sydney and Melbourne Shows

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2026
LA LA LAND IN CONCERT has added a fourth Sydney show and a third Melbourne show following overwhelming demand for the live-to-film orchestral event, which also stops in Brisbane.
AN ILIAD Extends at Sydney Theatre Company

AN ILIAD Extends at Sydney Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2026
Sydney Theatre Company has extended AN ILIAD starring David Wenham for an additional week at Wharf 1 Theatre, bringing the five-star production's run to eleven weeks.
Sydney Dance Company Will Perform ENGINE at Sydney Opera House

Sydney Dance Company Will Perform ENGINE at Sydney Opera House

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2026
Sydney Dance Company will present ENGINE, a triple bill featuring works by Rafael Bonachela, Fran Díaz, and Melanie Lane at the Sydney Opera House, with Díaz making his Australian debut.
SAVIOR Will Come to Griffin Theatre Company

SAVIOR Will Come to Griffin Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2026
Griffin Theatre Company will present SAVIOR, a satire by Happy Feraren inspired by her time working for NGOs in the Philippines, at Downstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Will Come to Sydney's Foundry Theatre

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Will Come to Sydney's Foundry Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2026
Hayes Theatre Co's acclaimed five-actor production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, previously a sold-out hit, opens at the Foundry Theatre inside the Sydney Lyric in Pyrmont, with original cast members returning alongside new recruits.
MY FAIR LAWYER Will Come to Bondi Pavilion in June

MY FAIR LAWYER Will Come to Bondi Pavilion in June

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Sydney solicitor and comedic playwright Tony Laumberg's MY FAIR LAWYER skewers the legal profession in a new production from Bondi Theatre Company, staged at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre.
Full Cast Set for THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Hayes Theatre Co

Full Cast Set for THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Hayes Theatre Co

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Joshua Robson Productions announced the full cast for THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Hayes Theatre Co, led by Erika Heynatz as Morticia and Marcus Rivera as Gomez, with direction by Julia Robertson.
REVIEW: THE OTHER SIDE OF ME - identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motio

REVIEW: THE OTHER SIDE OF ME - identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion

by Kym Vaitiekus — May 7, 2026
THE OTHER SIDE OF ME delivers a powerful triple threat: sublime choreography, an emotional story and impassioned performers.
THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman Will Make Australian Premiere in June

THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman Will Make Australian Premiere in June

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
Ensemble Theatre will present the Australian premiere of THE ROOMMATE, Jen Silverman's dark comedy directed by Lee Lewis and starring Lucy Bell and Belinda Bromilow in Sydney.
THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER vs JOHN WILLIAMS Will Come to Hamer Hall

THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER vs JOHN WILLIAMS Will Come to Hamer Hall

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
John Foreman's Australian Pops Orchestra and Sony Music Australia will present THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER VS JOHN WILLIAMS at Melbourne's Hamer Hall, featuring a 75-piece orchestra performing scores from Star Wars, Gladiator, Harry Potter, and more.
FUNNY GIRL Will Come to Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia Will Present

FUNNY GIRL Will Come to Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia Will Present

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia will present FUNNY GIRL at The Arts Theatre, with the role of Fanny Brice shared among three performers: Olivia Sutton, Sarah Hamilton, and Sophie Stokes.
NSW SECONDARY SCHOOLS CONCERTO COMPETITION Final Set For June

NSW SECONDARY SCHOOLS CONCERTO COMPETITION Final Set For June

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Six student finalists will perform concertos with the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra at The Concourse, Chatswood, competing for cash prizes up to $10,000 in the 42nd NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition.
GIFT HORSE: Celia Pacquola Adds Perth & Sydney Performances

GIFT HORSE: Celia Pacquola Adds Perth & Sydney Performances

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Celia Pacquola, winner of Most Outstanding Show at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, has added Perth and Sydney dates to her GIFT HORSE national tour, along with extra Melbourne performances.
THE BIG BUBBLE SHOW...IN SPACE! Will Come to the Coliseum Theatre in Western Sydney

THE BIG BUBBLE SHOW...IN SPACE! Will Come to the Coliseum Theatre in Western Sydney

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Bubble Laboratory, in association with Ethan Walker, will present THE BIG BUBBLE SHOW… IN SPACE! at Coliseum Theatre in Western Sydney for two performances only, featuring fire bubbles, smoke-filled spheres, and shadow bubble puppetry.
Captain Scott Kelly Will Bring YEAR IN SPACE to Australia

Captain Scott Kelly Will Bring YEAR IN SPACE to Australia

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will bring his live speaking tour, The Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space, to five Australian cities, including Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Come to Sydney at the Capitol Theatre

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Come to Sydney at the Capitol Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will close its Australian national tour at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect.
Rove McManus Will Host THEATRESPORTS ALL-STARS at Enmore Theatre

Rove McManus Will Host THEATRESPORTS ALL-STARS at Enmore Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Sydney Comedy Festival and Theatresports will present THEATRESPORTS ALL-STARS 2026 at the Enmore Theatre, hosted by Rove McManus, featuring a sci-fi theme with an ensemble of improv champions and comedy performers.
Claire Lyon To Play Eliza Doolittle in Australian Tour of MY FAIR LADY

Claire Lyon To Play Eliza Doolittle in Australian Tour of MY FAIR LADY

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2026
Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced that renowned Australian soprano Claire Lyon will star as Eliza Doolittle in the upcoming 70th Anniversary season of My Fair Lady.
UKED! The Ukulele Sing-along Play-along Musical Will Come to Bondi Beach

UKED! The Ukulele Sing-along Play-along Musical Will Come to Bondi Beach

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Ian Stenlake will star in the Sydney premiere of UKED!, a sing-along, play-along ukulele musical at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre, alongside Josephine Birch in Melbourne playwright Jane Cafarella's comedy about love after 50.
Sam Reid Will Star in DOUBT: A PARABLE at Sydney Theatre Company

Sam Reid Will Star in DOUBT: A PARABLE at Sydney Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
THE NEWSREADER star Sam Reid will make his Sydney Theatre Company debut in DOUBT: A PARABLE, joining Pamela Rabe, Zindzi Okenyo, and Shannen Alyce Quan at Roslyn Packer Theatre, directed by Marion Potts.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to Perform at BBC Proms in First UK Tour in 15 Years

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to Perform at BBC Proms in First UK Tour in 15 Years

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs announced a UK tour and BBC Proms appearance at the Royal Albert Hall, joining the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra with British choral works and Australian premieres.
Ensemble Theatre Launches Brand-New Creative Hub For Young Storytellers

Ensemble Theatre Launches Brand-New Creative Hub For Young Storytellers

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Ensemble Theatre has launched ENSEMBLE YOUTH STUDIO, a new initiative offering week-long workshops for young people, culminating in a performance on the Ensemble stage at Loreto Kirribilli.
SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 to Feature 140 Artists Across 26 Concerts

SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 to Feature 140 Artists Across 26 Concerts

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL will present its seventh all-day event at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, featuring 140 artists across 26 concerts in six venues, with tickets starting at $29.

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Roslyn Packer Theatre (6/03-6/21)
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The Strangeways Cabaret in Sydney, Australia The Strangeways Cabaret
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The Lion King (Australia) Relaxed Performance in Sydney, Australia The Lion King (Australia) Relaxed Performance
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