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REVIEW: Belvoir St Theatre's Sydney World Pride 2023 Offering, BLESSED UNION Shows That Relationship Breakdowns In The LGBTIQ+ Community Are Just As Messy As Anyone Else
by Jade Kops - February 22, 2023
Maeve Marsden’s (playwright) latest work BLESSED UNION captures the humanity of relationship breakdowns by putting a lesbian family on stage, reinforcing that the dissolution of a marriage is traumatic, regardless of how much the participants try to be better than the (hetero) norm.
REVIEW: Jason Donovan Dons the Fishnets And Corset Again As Richard O'Brien's ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns To Sydney For Its 50'th Anniversary Production
by Jade Kops - February 20, 2023
Christopher Luscombe’s (Director) production of Richard O’Brien’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW returns to Sydney as the rock musical tribute to B-grade science fiction and horror movies celebrates 50 years of shocking and satisfying audiences around the world.
REVIEW: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Lighthearted Interpretation Of The Old Testament Tale.
by Jade Kops - February 18, 2023
Laurence Connor’s (Director) 2019 London Palladium production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT comes to Sydney to share the bright bible story with a new generation. 
Merrigong Theatre Company Launches MERRIGONGX 2023 and a New Temporary Independent Artist Hub, 93 CROWN
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
Merrigong Theatre Company has announced another exciting year of their annual artists’ program, MERRIGONGX, showcasing the outstanding breadth of local talent and their bold new works. In 2023, the program will feature a line-up of four exciting productions on stage, as well as 17 works in development ranging across dance, theatre, music and more.
Victorian State Ballet Presents THE SNOW QUEEN in April
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Victorian State Ballet presents The Snow Queen, from April 14 to 16 at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood.  
Sydney Opera House Announces Latest UNWRAPPED Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
The Sydney Opera House unveiled its latest UnWrapped line-up, championing women artists creating bold contemporary work.
REVIEW: HAIRSPRAY Is Bright, Uplifting and Heartwarming As It Shares Its Message Of Inclusion And Never Giving Up On Your Dreams
by Jade Kops - February 15, 2023
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is given a Sydney Revival over two decades after Jack O’Brien (Original Director) and Jerry Mitchell’s (Original Choreographer) original multi Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Laurence Olivier Award Winning production opened on Broadway. 
Darlinghurst Theatre Company Announces Program For Sydney WorldPride 2023
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
Darlinghurst Theatre Company celebrates Sydney WorldPride 2023 with a program that looks beyond the circuit events and dance parties to celebrate and bring joy to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.     
REVIEW: Gravity & Other Myths Brings Circus Back To Summer at The Sydney Opera House with THE MIRROR
by Jade Kops - February 13, 2023
THE MIRROR intrigues and delights with an evening of circus, contemporary dance and modern music as it ‘reflects’ societies views on what entertains and engages the masses. 
Australia's The Ten Tenors Return With a New Show, On Tour in 2023
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
Australia's own The TEN Tenors will be getting back on the tour bus in 2023 as they bring their Greatest Hits tour to cities and towns across Australia. The Greatest Hits tour will feature the most loved and requested songs the Tenors have performed across their 28 year history and from across multiple genres of music – the best from the world of opera, pop and rock music and so much more.
2022 Mike Walsh Fellowship Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2023
The 2022 Mike Walsh Fellowships, amounting to $61,500, have recently been announced.  These five awards bring the total amount that Mike Walsh in the last 25 years has given to further the careers of up-and-coming theatre practitioners - from all areas of theatre - to just over $1,000,000.
Bangarra Dance Theatre Announces New Dancers for 2023
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2023
Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced the appointment of two new dancers who will make their debut with the company in 2023 as well as the welcome return of a Company Dancer.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE
by Jade Kops - February 08, 2023
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE The best worst meal of your life, divine food, riotous laughs and feel-good fun.
Colleen McCullough's TIM Will Tour to Eight NSW Venues This Year
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2023
TIM a novel written by Australian icon Colleen McCullough and adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry, will commence a tour of eight NSW venues from July 2023, prior to a national tour in 2024.  
Chloe Zuel, Ainsley Melham, and More Added To DISNEY 100: THE CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Sydney audiences have embraced this once-in-a-lifetime centenary celebration with the 4 shows at the iconic Sydney Opera House officially sold out. Gold Coast audiences can be a part of the magic for 2 performances on the 31 March and 1 April at the Home Of The Arts (HOTA) Outdoor Stage and in Perth at the Riverside Theatre (PCEC) for 3 performances on the 21 and 22 April.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CONUNDRUM to Premiere At Newcastle Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Customer Service Conundrum is a work that explores the way that retail workers are treated, and the effect that customer abuse has on our mental health. It poses the question of why this happens and what can be done about it.
Ruva Ngwenya Will Be Australia's Tina Turner in TINA at Theatre Royal Sydney
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
After months of speculation the producers of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL have announced that the coveted role of Tina Turner will be played by Zimbabwean Australian Ruva Ngwenya when the multi award-winning smash hit musical premieres at Theatre Royal Sydney this May.
REVIEW: Paul Capsis Is Hilarious As The High Camp Drag Queen of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Jade Kops - February 05, 2023
A celebration of fun and high camp with an underlying message of acceptance and family, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES allows audiences to see Paul Capsis take on one of the most iconic musical theatre drag roles.
REVIEW: Sydney Symphony Orchestra brings the music of HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 1 to life with a concert and movie combination.
by Jade Kops - February 05, 2023
Sydney Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Nicholas Buc, continues its journey into the world of the Harry Potter movies with HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1 IN CONCERT.
REVIEW: A BROADCAST COUP Considers Acceptable Workplace Relations Through The Lens Of Three Women At Different Stages Of Their Career
by Jade Kops - February 04, 2023
Melanie Tait’s (Playwright) new work, A BROADCAST COUP challenges audiences to speak up rather than sit idly by when they know something isn’t right. 
Ikigai Entertainment Will Present First Production, XANADU
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2023
Inspired by Olivia Newton-John, a local performer has founded her own independent theatre company, Ikigai Entertainment, which will be holding its first-ever production.
Jay Shetty's LOVE RULES World Tour Adds Second Sydney Show
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
Global bestselling author and award-winning podcast host, Jay Shetty, has added a second stop at the Sydney Opera House due to demand.
Australian Premiere of CHOIR BOY Comes to National Theatre of Parramatta in February
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) is delighted to present the Australian premiere of Choir Boy, by the Academy Award® winning writer of Moonlight, Tarell Alvin McCraney. Playing at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres in association with Sydney WorldPride from 14th February – 11th March, the show will then embark on a national tour across Brisbane, Canberra and Wollongong. 
REVIEW: HUBRIS & HUMILIATION Updates Austen For The Modern Era With An Aussie Queer Twist.
by Jade Kops - January 29, 2023
Lewis Treston’s (Playwright) HUBRIS & HUMILIATION is delightfully hilarious 21st century update of Jane Austen’s famous Regency Romance.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL
by Jade Kops - January 29, 2023
BAT OUT OF HELL, the stadium, arena, rock concert, stage musical.

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