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STC's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Rescheduled To 2022
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2021
Sydney Theatre Company's production of The Lifespan of a Fact, which was due to open at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House in September, will be rescheduled for 2022.
Queensland Ballet Postpones PETER AND THE WOLF to 2022
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2021
No rescheduled dates have been announced at this time. Learn more about the production and the postponement here.
Ensemble Theatre's Conversations Series Returns With Graham Bradley
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2021
This week Mark Kilmurry speaks with Graham Bradley who has expertly chaired Ensemble Limited Board for 6 years, bringing his wealth of business expertise and passion for theatre.
STC Announces Performance Updates For A RAISIN IN THE SUN and FANTASTIC MR. FOX
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2021
Shake & Stir Theatre Co's adaptation of Roald Dahl classic Fantastic Mr Fox will not be going ahead in 2021 and the upcoming season of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by STC Resident Director Shari Sebbens, will be rescheduled into the 2022 season.
Sydney Fringe Festival Announces Cancellation Of 2021 Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2021
With more than 1500 local artists and 40 venues impacted by the cancellation, Sydney Fringe has accelerated its ongoing advocacy work announcing two support initiatives for the independent arts community affected by the festival's cancellation.
Bell Shakespeare Receives Major $3 Million Gift From Neilson Foundation To Fund New Studio
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2021
This is the largest single gift Bell Shakespeare has received in its 31-year history, and it is delighted to name its new studio The Neilson Nutshell in recognition of the Neilson Foundation's support.
Australia's Creative and Entertainment Sector Receives $40 Million Boost From RISE
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2021
Australia’s premier Blues festival Bluesfest will receive $2.4 million, the highest amount of RISE funding ever delivered, to reignite the festival with an all Australian line-up following consecutive COVID-19 cancellations in 2020 and 2021.
Sydney Theatre Company Reschedules THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY and WHITE PEARL
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2021
Since the introduction of restrictions for Greater Sydney in June, STC has cancelled 172 performances nationally across six productions - Grand Horizons, Triple X, White Pearl, The 7 Stages of Grieving, The Picture of Dorian Gray and the Company’s Rough Draft program.
Vision For Riverside Theatres Revitalisation Gets Green Light
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2021
The Riverside Theatres Redevelopment Concept Proposal outlines Council's vision for a major upgrade and significant expansion of Riverside Theatres, which includes new venues and increased capacity at the existing site.
Ballet Dancer Melissa McCabe Will Retire This Year
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2021
Mel’s stand out roles include Olga in John Crankos Onegin, Snow White in Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, Swanhilda in Coppelia, Step sister in Jayne Smeulders’ Cinderella and most recently Myrtle in David Nixon’s The Great Gatsby, for which she was nominated for a Helpmann Award.
COME FROM AWAY Breaks Box Office Record at the Canberra Theatre Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2021
Tickets for Come From Away went on sale on Monday 19 July. Since then, sales have surpassed the first week sales for any other show at the theatre since it opened in 1965.
Sydney Choreographic Centre Opens The Door To Its New Home
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2021
The Centre in Alexandria will boast a series of long and short course, open classes and Master and Intensive programs, and will also be the home of the Sydney Choreographic Ensemble. This is an amazing opportunity for Sydney, creating a new home for choreographers and dance artists.
Opera Australia Receives $4 Million Grant to Ensure its Survival
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2021
It is still unclear when the company will return to performances, but chief executive Rory Jeffes said he was hopeful the production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle at Brisbane’s Queensland Performing Arts Centre will proceed in October.
Riverside Theatres Takes New Direction As It Bids Farewell to A Legend
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2021
A new director will take the reins of Parramatta's iconic Riverside Theatres from next month, with the long-serving Robert Love stepping down after 20 years at the helm.
Sydney Theatre Company Reschedules TRIPLE X For 2022
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
Triple X examines the relationship between straight ‘Wall Street banker bro’ Scotty and trans performer Dexie (Chase) who begin an affair, just a few months before Scotty is due to marry his ‘perfect’ fiancée. Glace – a self-described trans queen – says, while Triple X is a story deep from her heart, the themes it delves into are universal.
NSW Government Announces $75 Million Arts Stimulus Package
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2021
This package is intended to assist performing arts organisations and live music venues to continue paying staff and performers, and provide support for loss of box office income where shows have been affected by Public Health Orders.
Opera Australia Cancels Remainder of Winter Season Due to COVID-19 Restrictions
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2021
This comes after the company postponed its production of The Tales of Hoffmann earlier this month. At that time, the remainder of the season was under review.
KILLING KATIE Rescheduled For January 2022
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2021
Ensemble Theatre's best-selling play for this year, KILLING KATIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK CLUB is being rescheduled to Wednesday 12 January - Saturday 19 February 2022 due to the impact of the extended lockdown across Greater Sydney.
Opera Australia Postpones Production of THE TALES OF HOFFMANN
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2021
The announcement comes after new government rules have been put in place in response to COVID-19. The company is hoping to present the production in a future season.
Winter Jazz Fest Cancels July Performances; August Shows Tentatively Rescheduled
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2021
Sydney's lockdown has extended beyond July 16 and further restrictions have been imposed. Learn more here!
Viagogo Under Investigation For Illegal Resale of Tickets to Performance Events
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2021
There have been 36 complaints received about Viagogo in 2021 so far, 16 relating to ticket scalping, 11 relating to the cancellation of events that were not refunded, five relating to misleading customers that they are the authorised seller, three for tickets not being delivered in a timely manner and one for not providing age restriction advice.
Opera Australia Performers Ordered to Self-Isolate After Contractor Tests Positive For COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
The contractor worked at the Sydney Opera House from July 1-3 and July 5-6 while potentially infectious. Those affected will have access to paid pandemic leave.
CIRCUS OF ILLUSION Will Be Performed in Canberra in September
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
The ringmaster will take you on a journey where he blends world-class circus artists, spellbinding magic that will leave you mesmerised by a show of mystery and mayhem. Stay on the edge of your seat and keep your eyes peeled amazing showgirls levitate, disappear and fly high in the air as the talented troupe of performers from across the globe treat your senses to a show of pure spectacle.
ACO StudioCast Film TCHAIKOVSKY'S SERENADE Will Premiere Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
The film also includes performances of music by Ruth Crawford Seeger and George Walker, the first African-American composer to have won the Pulitzer Prize for Music, and the sublime Andante Cantabile from Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No.1, featuring Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve as soloist.
LIGHT THE WAY DANCE CONVENTION Will Be Performed at Sydney Coliseum Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
The inaugural LIGHT THE WAY DANCE CONVENTION to be hosted by Luke Jacobz will provide a spectacular three days and nights of learning, performance, and dance from 6 to 8 August at the Coliseum Theatre, West HQ.

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