SYDNEY THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 236

Today Director Baz Luhrmann will walk into the rehearsal room at CARRIAGEWORKS, Redfern to begin an exciting, action packed eight-week intensive rehearsal period.

Neil Gooding Productions, Marika Aubrey and Hayes Theatre Co presents, The Last of the Red Hot Mamas, starring Marika Aubrey as part of its Cabaret in Residence at the Hayes Theatre Co on every Sunday from February 16 - March 2.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company is giving children the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and experience the magic of theatre and storytelling presenting two fun pieces Nella's Wings playing from 16 to 18 January and Curious Jac playing today, 23 to 25 January.

Set inside a hidden walled garden in Callan Park, Rozelle, this site-specific work delves into the depths of the imagination exploring the crevices of the mind and the shape of our obsessions.

At a star-studded ceremony tonight, the winners of the 2013 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced.

Due to a huge demand for tickets, iconic singer, songwriter, musician, actress and philanthropist DOLLY PARTON will perform one extra Sydney show at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on the Australian leg of her Blue Smoke World Tour.

EMPIRE by Spiegelworld opened its return Sydney season at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park last week to glowing reviews.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company is giving children the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and experience the magic of theatre and storytelling presenting two fun pieces Nella's Wings playing from today, 16 to 18 January and Curious Jac playing 23 to 25 January.

SNOW WHITE has been adapted by well-known children's author Helen Martin.

Following international shows celebrating the 100th year of Vivien Leigh's birth, actress Susie Lindeman brings her highly acclaimed performance Vivien: Letter to Larry to Sydney for one special night at the Independent Theatre on Sunday February 23.

The Hayes Theatre came to life this morning as the cast and crew of Sweet Charity arrived for their first official day of rehearsals in the venue.

Marian Street Theatre for Young People presents Snow White, adapted by Helen Martin.

Sydney's favourite family entertainment The Wind in the Willows continues its well-loved summer tradition returning to the beautiful surrounds of Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, playing from tonight 7 to Saturday 25 January 2014.

The international smash-hit that tested the boundaries of magic returns with a brand new line-up.

Courtney Act - the nom de plume of gender illusionist, Shane Jenek - brings her hit cabaret show, Boys Like Me to Sydney Theatre for one night only on Tuesday 25 February, direct from sold out seasons in NYC and LA.

Due to popular demand, Spiegelworld has announced today that EMPIRE will extend its 2014 Sydney summer season for a further three weeks.

Disney's landmark musical event, The Lion King opens tonight in Sydney, Australia at the Capitol Theatre, with a record number of tickets already sold.

Slide Lounge, Oxford St's home of cabaret, hosts an electrifying collection of performing artists who celebrate all aspects of queer culture during the Mardi Gras season.

Our homegrown production of director Julie Taymor's vision features the most multicultural cast of any Australian-produced stage musical to date.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company is giving children the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and experience the magic of theatre and storytelling presenting two fun pieces Nella's Wings playing from 16 to 18 January and Curious Jac playing 23 to 25 January.

Lateral Events and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) are bringing Neil Oliver, historian, archaeologist and presenter of acclaimed BBC TV series such as Coast, Vikings and A History of Ancient Britain, to the Australian stage for a fascinating live show.

David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Armin Van Buuren and Sebastian Ingrosso last night were featured in a superstar DJ line-up performing at Stereosonic Sydney and live streaming to world in support of DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES and the fight to end AIDS.

The electrifying ten week Sydney season of Australia's Number One Party Musical GREASE will end on December 22 when the show moves on to Melbourne from January 2.

2013 marks the 30th Anniversary of the extraordinary Schools Spectacular.

Mockingbird Theatre Company Members Tim Constantine and Angelo De Cata feature in the politically charged love story The Temperamentals by American playwright Jon Marans.