BWW Reviews: Andrew Bovell's AFTER DINNER, A Play On Social Interaction Still Resonates 30 Years On.
by Jade Kops - January 22, 2015
On the face of it, AFTER DINNER is an amusing look at 5 middle aged singletons out for a good night out but look beneath the bright makeup and power suits and the timeless truths show along with the tragedy of their situations.
by Jade Kops - January 22, 2015
On the face of it, AFTER DINNER is an amusing look at 5 middle aged singletons out for a good night out but look beneath the bright makeup and power suits and the timeless truths show along with the tragedy of their situations.
Chinese New Year Gala Night at Sydney Town Hall Set for 23 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015
Ausfeng Event presents the Chinese New Year Gala Night at Town Hall on Monday 23 February at 7.30pm as part of the CNY15 Festival by City of Sydney.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015
Ausfeng Event presents the Chinese New Year Gala Night at Town Hall on Monday 23 February at 7.30pm as part of the CNY15 Festival by City of Sydney.
JUMPY Opens in March at Drama Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015
Australian comedy icon Jane Turner (Kath & Kim) and Logie Award-winning Brenna Harding (Puberty Blues) play mother and daughter in Jumpy, a refreshingly candid and funny family drama which charts the perils of growing up and growing old. The Australian premiere of April De Angelis' West End hit is directed by Pamela Rabe, opening at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House on Saturday 28 March 2015, preceded by a run at Melbourne Theatre Company from 31 January to 14 March 2015.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015
Australian comedy icon Jane Turner (Kath & Kim) and Logie Award-winning Brenna Harding (Puberty Blues) play mother and daughter in Jumpy, a refreshingly candid and funny family drama which charts the perils of growing up and growing old. The Australian premiere of April De Angelis' West End hit is directed by Pamela Rabe, opening at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House on Saturday 28 March 2015, preceded by a run at Melbourne Theatre Company from 31 January to 14 March 2015.
Riverside Theatres' PUNCTURE Comes to Sydney Festival 2015 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015
Three leading Sydney based performing arts companies have combined forces with some of Australia's most renowned dance and theatre makers, under the direction of Patrick Nolan, to explore the rituals of courtship and young love in PUNCTURE at Riverside Theatres from today 21 to 25 January in a world premiere performance at Sydney Festival 2015.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015
Three leading Sydney based performing arts companies have combined forces with some of Australia's most renowned dance and theatre makers, under the direction of Patrick Nolan, to explore the rituals of courtship and young love in PUNCTURE at Riverside Theatres from today 21 to 25 January in a world premiere performance at Sydney Festival 2015.
PLAYING ROCK HUDSON Coming to Sydney Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2015
A new Australian play depicts the mystery and controversy surrounding the final years of Cinematic icon Rock Hudson.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2015
A new Australian play depicts the mystery and controversy surrounding the final years of Cinematic icon Rock Hudson.
Carmen Duncan Joins THE CREDEAUX CANVAS at Seymour Centre, Jan 31
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
?Internationally acclaimed actor Carmen Duncan has joined the forthcoming production of The Credeaux Canvas, opening at the Seymour Centre on 31 January 2015.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
?Internationally acclaimed actor Carmen Duncan has joined the forthcoming production of The Credeaux Canvas, opening at the Seymour Centre on 31 January 2015.
BWW Reviews: SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS 2014 Winners Announced
by Jade Kops - January 19, 2015
The Sydney's Theatre community gathered at the 2014 SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS tonight for the 10th annual celebration of the best of the past year's work as judged by The Sydney Reviewers.
by Jade Kops - January 19, 2015
The Sydney's Theatre community gathered at the 2014 SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS tonight for the 10th annual celebration of the best of the past year's work as judged by The Sydney Reviewers.
YTICC Announces Full Grand Final Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
The Your Theatrics International Cabaret Contest (YTICC) wrapped this week after recently holding heats in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Auckland, and Sydney. Winners from every city are flown to Sydney to take part in the contest Grand Final, which will see 11 hopefuls take to the stage in what promises to be an exciting night of new talent from around Australia and New Zealand.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
The Your Theatrics International Cabaret Contest (YTICC) wrapped this week after recently holding heats in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Auckland, and Sydney. Winners from every city are flown to Sydney to take part in the contest Grand Final, which will see 11 hopefuls take to the stage in what promises to be an exciting night of new talent from around Australia and New Zealand.
BWW Reviews: MASTERCLASS(A PLAY) Challenges Division between Creator And The Creation And The Power Of Performance
by Jade Kops - January 16, 2015
Actors/Directors/Writers Gareth Davies and Charlie Garber join together to bring back their play MASTERCLASS to open the 2015 season at the Old Fitz Theatre.
by Jade Kops - January 16, 2015
Actors/Directors/Writers Gareth Davies and Charlie Garber join together to bring back their play MASTERCLASS to open the 2015 season at the Old Fitz Theatre.
RIVERRUN Begins 10 March at STC's Wharf 2
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
One of Ireland's leading theatre-makers, Olwen Fouere, last seen at Sydney Theatre Company in the 2011 Abbey Theatre highlight Terminus, returns with her own scorching show that has earned excellent reviews in London, Edinburgh and New York. riverrun is at STC's Wharf 2 from 10 March to 11 April, preceded by performances at the Adelaide Festival of Arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
One of Ireland's leading theatre-makers, Olwen Fouere, last seen at Sydney Theatre Company in the 2011 Abbey Theatre highlight Terminus, returns with her own scorching show that has earned excellent reviews in London, Edinburgh and New York. riverrun is at STC's Wharf 2 from 10 March to 11 April, preceded by performances at the Adelaide Festival of Arts.
PEACE TRAIN: THE CAT STEVENS STORY to Play Sydney's State Theatre, 14 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
In a very special Valentine's Day performance, Darren Coggan presents Peace Train The Cat Stevens Story, playing for one night only at Sydney's State Theatre on Saturday 14 February 2015.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
In a very special Valentine's Day performance, Darren Coggan presents Peace Train The Cat Stevens Story, playing for one night only at Sydney's State Theatre on Saturday 14 February 2015.
BWW Reviews: Raw and Real, NEXT TO NORMAL Tackles The Issue of Mental Illness With Sensitivity And Honesty
by Jade Kops - January 15, 2015
Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL looks at the all too common, but not often enough discussed, issue of mental illness as it affects what appears to be a normal suburban family with respect and without judgment. Darylin Ramondo (Director & Producer) has taken this work and adapted it to the intimate space of Hayes Theatre with wonderful results.
by Jade Kops - January 15, 2015
Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL looks at the all too common, but not often enough discussed, issue of mental illness as it affects what appears to be a normal suburban family with respect and without judgment. Darylin Ramondo (Director & Producer) has taken this work and adapted it to the intimate space of Hayes Theatre with wonderful results.
Monkey Baa Theatre Company Presents Z FOR GIRAFFE, 21-24 Jan
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
An exotic expedition of beautiful puppetry and storytelling for the young & the young at heart will be presented at Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre from 21 to 24 January.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
An exotic expedition of beautiful puppetry and storytelling for the young & the young at heart will be presented at Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre from 21 to 24 January.
Vicki Van Hout Premieres LONG GRASS in Australia Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
Indigenous choreographer Vicki Van Hout's powerful new dance theatre work, Long Grass, combines weaving, shadow play, text and video, with an idiosyncratic dance language, to find warmth, humour and play in a community at the edge.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
Indigenous choreographer Vicki Van Hout's powerful new dance theatre work, Long Grass, combines weaving, shadow play, text and video, with an idiosyncratic dance language, to find warmth, humour and play in a community at the edge.
Vicki Van Hout to Premiere LONG GRASS in Australia, 1/14
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2015
Indigenous choreographer Vicki Van Hout's powerful new dance theatre work, Long Grass, combines weaving, shadow play, text and video, with an idiosyncratic dance language, to find warmth, humour and play in a community at the edge. In a world premiere, Van Hout boldly explores the intersection between the traditional and urban experience of contemporary Aboriginal Australia.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2015
Indigenous choreographer Vicki Van Hout's powerful new dance theatre work, Long Grass, combines weaving, shadow play, text and video, with an idiosyncratic dance language, to find warmth, humour and play in a community at the edge. In a world premiere, Van Hout boldly explores the intersection between the traditional and urban experience of contemporary Aboriginal Australia.
BWW Reviews: THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Is A Delightful Performance in the Park To Entertain Children Of All Ages This Summer
by Jade Kops - January 10, 2015
The Australian Shakespeare Company's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is a wonderful family afternoon in the park with Kenneth Grahame's classic characters.
by Jade Kops - January 10, 2015
The Australian Shakespeare Company's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is a wonderful family afternoon in the park with Kenneth Grahame's classic characters.
NSW Primary School Teachers Set for TunED Up Program with the Sydney Symphony
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2015
Fifty primary school teachers, hailing primarily from public schools in regional NSW and Western Sydney, will travel to Sydney this month to participate in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's highly successful TunED Up teacher-training program. The SSO doubled its intake of teachers this year following the overwhelming positive impact of the 2014 TunED Up pilot program on schools across NSW.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2015
Fifty primary school teachers, hailing primarily from public schools in regional NSW and Western Sydney, will travel to Sydney this month to participate in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's highly successful TunED Up teacher-training program. The SSO doubled its intake of teachers this year following the overwhelming positive impact of the 2014 TunED Up pilot program on schools across NSW.
BWW Reviews: Children's favorite, THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE Comes To Life In This Endearing Stage Show
by Jade Kops - January 07, 2015
UK Theatre group Tall Stories (THE GRUFFALO, ROOM ON THE BROOM) brings Julia Donaldson's children's story THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE to life in this heart-warming production. As part of Sydney Opera House's 'Kids at the House' series, this show delights pre-primary and early primary schoolers and their adults through an engaging blend of story-telling, live music, audience participation and a little learning.
by Jade Kops - January 07, 2015
UK Theatre group Tall Stories (THE GRUFFALO, ROOM ON THE BROOM) brings Julia Donaldson's children's story THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE to life in this heart-warming production. As part of Sydney Opera House's 'Kids at the House' series, this show delights pre-primary and early primary schoolers and their adults through an engaging blend of story-telling, live music, audience participation and a little learning.
Sydney Festival 2015 Kicks Off With Tabac Rouge Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015
This month, James Thierree returns to Sydney Festival with Tabac Rouge, his largest and most extravagant work to date. Acrobat, musician, dancer, actor, mime, choreographer - Thierree is recognised as one of the world's greatest and most creative contemporary circus performers.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015
This month, James Thierree returns to Sydney Festival with Tabac Rouge, his largest and most extravagant work to date. Acrobat, musician, dancer, actor, mime, choreographer - Thierree is recognised as one of the world's greatest and most creative contemporary circus performers.
Hayes Theatre Co Presents EVERYBODY'S TALKIN' 'BOUT ME, Apr. 13-19
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2015
?One of the hits of the 2014 Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Everybody's Talkin' 'bout me starring Tim Freedman as Harry Nilsson will play at Hayes Theatre Co from Monday 13 April - Sunday 19 April.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2015
?One of the hits of the 2014 Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Everybody's Talkin' 'bout me starring Tim Freedman as Harry Nilsson will play at Hayes Theatre Co from Monday 13 April - Sunday 19 April.
BWW Reviews: CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGALONG With Rachael Beck And Brian Castles–Onion Raises The Roof Of the Sydney Opera House
by Jade Kops - December 23, 2014
Superb singer Rachael Beck and charismatic conductor Brian Castles-Onion thrill the audience at The Sydney Opera House's CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGALONG, the second of the shows as part of the CHRISTMAS AT THE HOUSE series.
by Jade Kops - December 23, 2014
Superb singer Rachael Beck and charismatic conductor Brian Castles-Onion thrill the audience at The Sydney Opera House's CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGALONG, the second of the shows as part of the CHRISTMAS AT THE HOUSE series.
BWW Reviews: Sydney Opera House Kicks Off CHRISTMAS AT THE HOUSE festivities with JINGLE BELL ROCK
by Jade Kops - December 20, 2014
The Concert Hall at Sydney Opera House was filled with Christmas Cheer as Brian Castles-Onion, the Sydney International Orchestra, Christmas Choir and singers Emma Pask and Eddie Perfect presented a somewhat eclectic mix of seasonal songs in CHRISTMAS AT THE HOUSE's JINGLE BELL ROCK.
by Jade Kops - December 20, 2014
The Concert Hall at Sydney Opera House was filled with Christmas Cheer as Brian Castles-Onion, the Sydney International Orchestra, Christmas Choir and singers Emma Pask and Eddie Perfect presented a somewhat eclectic mix of seasonal songs in CHRISTMAS AT THE HOUSE's JINGLE BELL ROCK.
BWW Reviews: RUPERT Is An Amusing Look At The Life Of Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch And The People That Surround His Story.
by Jade Kops - December 19, 2014
David Williamson's RUPERT takes audiences on a journey through the life and scandals of the media magnate Rupert Murdoch in this cleverly constructed piece of theatre. Murdoch's obsessive greed for media dominance is portrayed by James Cromwell as Rupert as he recounts the “real” story of his life.
by Jade Kops - December 19, 2014
David Williamson's RUPERT takes audiences on a journey through the life and scandals of the media magnate Rupert Murdoch in this cleverly constructed piece of theatre. Murdoch's obsessive greed for media dominance is portrayed by James Cromwell as Rupert as he recounts the “real” story of his life.
BWW Reviews: CIRCUS FACTORY is a hands-on look at the history of this enduring form of performance at Powerhouse Museum.
by Jade Kops - December 18, 2014
The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences' new exhibition CIRCUS FACTORY at the Powerhouse Museum is set to delight children of all ages with its mix of live performance, sideshow activities, international and local exhibits and the chance to ride on a 100 year old carousel.
by Jade Kops - December 18, 2014
The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences' new exhibition CIRCUS FACTORY at the Powerhouse Museum is set to delight children of all ages with its mix of live performance, sideshow activities, international and local exhibits and the chance to ride on a 100 year old carousel.
THE CREDEAUX CANVAS to Play Seymour Centre in 2015
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2014
AMBITION. SEX. LIES. ART. How far would you go to achieve your dreams? That is one of the burning questions at the heart of Keith Bunin's sexy and tantalising play The Credeaux Canvas* about relationships, obsession, desire and disillusionment.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2014
AMBITION. SEX. LIES. ART. How far would you go to achieve your dreams? That is one of the burning questions at the heart of Keith Bunin's sexy and tantalising play The Credeaux Canvas* about relationships, obsession, desire and disillusionment.
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