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XANADU THE MUSICAL Skates into Sydney
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2016
?Matthew Management in association with Hayes Theatre Co today announced the cast of the smash-hit Broadway musical comedy XANADU, based on the 1980s classic cult movie, which plays in Sydney from Thursday 12 May 2016 for a strictly limited season.
BWW Review: ALL THE SEX I'VE EVER HAD Liberates and Scintillates in Festival Highlight at Sydney Opera House, Drama Theatre
by Brodie Turner - January 23, 2016
To open on a personal note, that was hands-down one of the best nights of my life. I swore an oath not to dish the delicious anecdotes or remarkable, revelatory stories, so you'll just have to see it for yourself tonight or tomorrow! Meantime, here's a little of what you can expect.
BWW Review: WIND IN THE WILLOWS EFFERVESCES THE SYDNEY SUMMER at Royal Botanic Garden
by Brodie Paparella - January 23, 2016
Don't let the threat of rain deter you from this wonderfully endearing adventure. What has become a Sydney tradition continues to delight as families and friends are drawn into the adventure of some peculiar animals. Much singing and interaction, a great way to spend a Saturday.
BWW Review: WARREN FAHEY 40 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR CITY TAKES YOU BACK IN TIME at The Famous Spiegeltent
by Brodie Paparella - January 23, 2016
Warren Fahey returns to Sydney Festival to bring a retrospective to both intrigue and bemuse. To celebrate Sydney Festival's ruby anniversary, long-time historian, performer and orator Fahey takes his contemporaries through a nostalgic journey through Australia's history and Sydney Festival's place in it.
Vladimir Ashkenazy Returning to Sydney for Beethoven Celebration
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
Revered conductor and pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy will make his much-anticipated return to Sydney to conduct all nine Beethoven Symphonies with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and some of the world's best soloists in a Beethoven Celebration.
Tim Draxl to Bring ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME to the Slide Lounge
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
The internationally award-winning cabaret artist Tim Draxl returns to the cabaret stage on Thursday 18 February for one night only at Slide Lounge in his new show ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME as part of the Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations.
ALL THE SEX I'VE EVER HAD Extra Performance Added
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
Due to popular demand, an extra performance of All The Sex I've Ever Had has been added on Friday 22 January at 2pm. Tickets to the performance are now on sale.
BWW Reviews: SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS 2015 Winners Announced
by Jade Kops - January 18, 2016
The Sydney's Theatre community gathered at the 2015 SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS tonight for the 11th annual celebration of the best of the past year's work as judged by The Sydney Reviewers.
BWW Review: CUT THE SKY COMPELS CHANGE IN CONTEMPORARY CLIMATE CREATION at Sydney Opera House, Drama Theatre
by Brodie Paparella - January 18, 2016
How do Australia's native owners dream climate change? How do this country's custodians explain a destructive phenomenon brought about by the disastrous decisions of those who have worked hardest to displace them? How do the communities with the deepest knowledge of the land we live on see and understand its continued resilience and adaptation to what crimes are inflicted every second of every day? In a performance so compelling it made me question why I was wasting time watching it instead of writing more-than-firm letters to local government, Cut the Sky is undeniably unmissable.
The Big Fat Arena Spectacular Calls for 800 Locals for HAIRSPRAY Production
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2016
Calling all young performers……If singing, acting or dancing is your passion, then don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the upcoming mega hit, HAIRSPRAY - THE BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR when it bounces into the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in October 2016.
Joe Sellman-Leava's Brings Award-Winning LABELS to the Studio
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2016
The award winning show Labels By Joe Sellman-Leava (UK) draws on writer and performer Joe Sellman-Leava's experiences of mixed heritage to explore the broader issues of racism, immigration and displacement.
BWW Review: THOMAS MURRAY AND THE UPSIDE DOWN RIVER Explores One Man's Past As He Seeks To Save His Future
by Jade Kops - January 16, 2016
Reg Cribb's rich, layered play, THOMAS MURRAY AND THE UPSIDE DOWN RIVER comes to life with heart and sensitivity.
BWW Review: MASTERCLASS 2: FLAMES OF THE FORGE Carries On The Relationship Between Creator and Creation
by Jade Kops - January 16, 2016
The Actor and his Creation return with Gareth Davies and Charlie Garber's latest work MASTERCLASS 2: FLAMES OF THE FORGE.
BWW Review: THE FANTASTICKS Contrasts Dark Reality With Saccharine Imagination
by Jade Kops - January 15, 2016
THE FANTASTICKS is given a darker contemporary treatment as the consequences of manipulating fate are exposed.
THE PUNTER'S SIREN to Play Blood Moon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2016
Blancmange Productions will present the dazzlingly fast-paced comedy, The Punter's Siren by AWGIE winner Gina Schien, at King Cross' Blood Moon Theatre from 17th February to 5th March.
Treasures of the Nation to Perform at City Recital Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Treasures of the Nation promises to be a very special one-night only musical event at City Recital Hall on Saturday 20 February when you will see the award-winning Chinese Music Orchestra make its Australian debut with a magical performance of traditional Chinese music, popular instrument work and soaring melodies to ring in the year of the monkey.
Yael Stone & Dan Spielman to Star in THE BLIND GIANT IS DANCING AT BELVOIR
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Brutality in the workplace, rage in the streets, seething in the home. The vulnerability of political parties when they've forgotten why they're there. 
Sydney Festival Opens to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Sydney Festival's opening weekend took over the city in an explosion of exceptional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, opera and more.
Mazda Opera in the Domain Set for Later This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
Pack your picnic basket and get ready for a night of incredible opera, as Mazda Opera in the Domain is just around the corner, with some of Opera Australia's most renowned singers performing crowd favourites throughout the evening.
ALL MY LOVE to Play Riverside Theatres
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
From 16 to 20 February, Riverside Theatres will bring to the stage the first professional theatre production of All My Love, the untold love story between two of Australia's most famous writers, Henry Lawson and Mary Gilmore.
Gareth Davies and Charlie Garber Return to Red Line with MASTERCLASS 2 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
Charlie Garber takes your hand. He leads you through gloom and mist, murmuring soft encouragement. You see Gareth Davies walking slowly in front of you with a torch, illuminating a path you never knew existed. He halts. He turns around suddenly, pinning you with his icy gaze.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to Provide Music Training for Primary School Teachers
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2016
Fifty-five primary school teachers from all across New South Wales have been selected to spend five days training with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in its highly acclaimed TunED-Up program, held 18 to 22 January.
Triple ARIA winner Joseph Tawadros Brings Angel Suite to Sydney
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2016
Triple ARIA winner oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros will perform his magical Angel Suite at Camelot Lounge in Sydney on 21st January 2016.
Carnival of the Animals Returns to QPAC
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2016
Lovers of circus, animals and music roll up as the acclaimed Carnival of the Animals returns to Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC's) Playhouse from today, Saturday 9 January 2016.
Australian CATS Announces Extra Added Performance, 2/9
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
With tickets selling fast all over Australia, the Producers of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS have announced the inclusion of an extra performance within the already bursting Brisbane season.  The additional show, which goes on sale today, is for Tuesday 9 February at 7pm.

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