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World Premiere of KENNY Opens at Ensemble Theatre as Part of the 2021 Sydney Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2021
KENNY, the much-loved film which has now been adapted for the stage, will open at Ensemble Theatre on January 15 as part of the Sydney Festival. The play, a World Premiere, has been adapted by Steve Rodgers.  
BWW REVIEW: A Quarter Of A Century On, RENT Retains A Relevance To A World Desperate For Connection And Community.
by Jade Kops - January 03, 2021
Director Shaun Rennie revisits his connection with Jonathan Larson’s iconic rock musical to present a fresh interpretation of RENT for the show’s 25th anniversary. 
Australian Actor Kerri-Anne Kennerley Suffers Broken Collarbone After Falling From Trapeze During PIPPIN Performance
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2020
Australian stage and screen star Kerri-Anne Kennerley was hospitalized after falling 4.5 meters from a trapeze during a performance in Pippin in Sydney.
Sydney Festival, RENT, and THE MERRY WIDOW Will Go On As Scheduled Despite Tightened Restrictions
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
Several production in the Sydney area are in limbo due to tightened COVID-19 restrictions in the region after 18 new locally acquired cases were recorded this week.
SELBY & FRIENDS Announces 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 24, 2020
Kathryn Selby and her magnificent 'friends' are back for live, on-stage concerts in 2021!
Campbelltown Art Centre Announces Program of Dance and Art as Part of Sydney Festival 2021
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2020
Campbelltown Arts Centre will present a program of contemporary dance and art as part of Sydney Festival 2021.
MAGIC MIKE LIVE AUSTRALIA to Return 27 December
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
After six successful preview performances and incredible audience reaction, Magic Mike Live Australia will resume its performances on Sunday 27 December.  Performances this week up to and including 26 December have been cancelled.
MAGIC MIKE LIVE Performances Resume 27 December
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
After six successful preview performances and incredible audience reaction, Magic Mike Live Australia will resume its performances on Sunday 27 December.  Performances this week up to and including 26 December have been cancelled.
MAGIC MIKE LIVE Performances On Sunday 20 December Cancelled
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2020
Magic Mike Live has announced that performances on Sunday 20 December have been cancelled.
Darlinghurst Theatre Company Sydney Festival Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2020
Darlinghurst Theatre Company has  announced a week of performances beginning on Tuesday 12 January, which will light up the Eternity Playhouse with a glittering cavalcade of cabaret, burlesque and circus to fill the void left by the Spiegel Tent, which will be absent from the 2021 Sydney festival.
Seymour Centre Announces Part One Of 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2020
Seymour Centre has announced the first three shows of its 2021 season, playing from February to June, plus an exciting new play in development presented as part of Sydney Festival.
BWW REVIEW: The Feisty Fiery Tale From Australia's Early Feminist Writer Miles Franklin Comes To Live With Fabulous Passion With A New Adaptation Of MY BRILLIANT CAREER
by Jade Kops - December 17, 2020
Kate Champion’s (Director) presentation of Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Miles Franklin’s MY BRILLIANT CAREER proves that the Australian classic still holds a relevance in the 21st century. 
World Premiere Of The Untitled Haunted House Project Web Series Announced
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
Nat and Lacy have big dreams but zero funding. To raise money for their indie theatre company, they decide to produce a haunted house. When they gather a production team of dysfunctional weirdos with big personalities (a.k.a: typical theatre professionals), they learn that everyone has different ideas about what they find scary.
Kasey Chambers and Second SONGS OF DON Show Announced For Sydney Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
Sydney Festival has today announced two festival performances that will form part of The Crescent Summer Series – a COVID-Safe program of live music and entertainment for all ages at the World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park.
The Garden Announces Season Sneak Peak Ahead Of Full Program Reveal January 13, 2021 
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
The Garden of Unearthly Delights today releases a program teaser ahead of the full program announcement  on January 13, 2021. 
Aussie Kids Favourite Makes Sydney Opera House Debut in BLUEY'S BIG PLAY
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
The Sydney Opera House has announced that Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show will bounce onto the Joan Sutherland Theatre stage for the first time from 19 – 23 May 2021.
Sydney Observatory Announces Scientists and Artists Selected For Inaugural Residency Program
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Sydney Observatory has today announced the 11 residents selected for its inaugural residency program beginning this summer.
Justin Willman Comes To Australia and New Zealand For Virtual Show
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2020
Star magician/comedian Justin Willman has today announced a special virtual show exclusively for Australian & New Zealand audiences. Magic for Humans (at home) will stream live online on Sunday 20 December at 6:00pm AEDT.
BWW REVIEW: The Touring Production of FROZEN: THE MUSICAL Arrives In Sydney
by Jade Kops - December 10, 2020
FROZEN: THE MUSICAL serves up a treat for young audiences, thrilled to see their animated heroines come to life. 
Shopfront Arts Co-op Presents ELEVATE Art Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
From 12th -13th December, Shopfront Arts Co-op will throw open their doors to celebrate ELEVATE Art Festival a multicultural, multi arts festival at Sydney's only youth led arts co-operative.  Over two big days, the Festival will feature a line-up of live performances, interactive workshops, an open mic night and art trail, offering guests to experience the very best of Shopfront Arts.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Returns in 2021 With LA TRAVIATA
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returns in 2021 with La Traviata. Performances run 26 March–25 April 2021.
Arbour Festival Announced in Snowy Valley
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Eastern Riverina Arts will present Arbour Festival from 28 December to 15 February; a celebration of the Snowy Valleys region led by local bushfire-affected artists.
David Strassman Raises Money For Heartkids Australia with New Virtual Comedy Special
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
International comedy star David Strassman will be performing a free, live comedy show, Strasso's Chuck'd Up Xmas, over Zoom on Monday 14 December and donating 100% of the proceeds from sales of Ted E. Bares to Heartkids Australia.
TWELFTH NIGHT (HEADS OR TAILS) Comes to New Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Indie theatre outfit Virginia Plain will open their 2021 season with a fresh take on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night playing at the New Theatre in January.
PIPPIN Officially Opens in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Sydney-siders and critics have embraced the return to theatres with Sydney's unforgettable summer hit musical, the high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical PIPPIN receiving huge acclaim by critics and audiences alike. The first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 led to theatres closing down in March, PIPPIN plays exclusively at the Sydney Lyric at The Star for a limited season.

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