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VIDEO: New Music Video RETURN Raises Money for the Actors Benevolent Fund and Wilin Centre For Indigenous Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
A group of stars has joined forces for a new video, called Return, created to boost spirits for the performing arts industry and raise funds for the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and entertainment benevolent funds across Australia.
Bell Shakespeare Announces THE BELL DEBATES Series In Celebration Of 30th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Bell Shakespeare today announced a series of debates to take place around the country and available virtually to celebrate the company's 30th anniversary year. The Bell Debates will bring together high-profile Australians from a range of industries to debate direct quotes from Shakespeare, addressing and tackling ideas from his plays in the context of our modern world. The first debate on Thursday 24 September will be livestreamed at 7.30pm from Sydney's Carriageworks via Bell Shakespeare's website on a 'pay what you feel' basis.
National Gallery Announces 20 New Acquisitions Valued At $8 Million
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
The National Gallery of Australia has acquired 20 new works of art valued at $8 million thanks to the ongoing generosity and support of donors to its private giving program.
BWW REVIEW: Global Fringe 2020 Opens With The Quirky Physical Comedy Thriller Of A MURDER STORY, RETOLD.
by Jade Kops - September 04, 2020
Intriguing and inventive, Ninefold Ensemblea??s A MURDER STORY RETOLD is an amusing intricate assessment of human behavior presented for both an in-person and online audience.  Presented as part of Sydney Fringe Festivala??s GLOBAL FRINGE season, this work manages the challenges of venue occupancy restrictions and live broadcast incredibly well to deliver a quality theatre experience.
The Silver Gull Play Award Shortlist Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
There was a wonderful response to The Silver Gull Play Award competition this year, with over 40 plays submitted for the chance to share in a total prize pool of $5000 courtesy of sponsor The Buzz From Sydney.
VAN GOGH ALIVE Extra Sessions On Sale
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2020
Van Gogh Alive, produced by Grande Exhibitions, is the large-scale, multi-sensory experience that has inspired over 6 million people across 50 cities around the world.
Red Line Productions Announces Expansion and Landmark New Works In Development
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2020
Red Line Productions, recently honoured with the Hayes Gordon Memorial Award for significant contribution to Australian Theatre, and featured in Timeout New York & The Chicago Tribune, today announce that Alexander Berlage (American Psycho, Cry Baby,) Catherine Van-Davies (Hungry Ghosts, No Pay, No Way) & Constantine Costi (Opera Australia's La Traviata on Sydney Harbour, Bittersweet Obsessions for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra,) will join the company as part of the new artistic directorate of the Old Fitz Theatre.
Griffin Theatre Company Returns With SUPERHEROES
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2020
Griffin Theatre Company is returning to the Sydney theatre scene with Superheroes, a play about two women on opposite sides of the world living small lives in a time of big politics, playing at the Seymour Centre's Reginald Theatre from 25th September to 24th October.
New Theatre To Produce PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
On a blistering summer's day in 1900, three private school girls and their teacher inexplicably vanished while on a day-trip to Hanging Rock in country Victoria. It was supposed to be a Valentine's Day treat. They were meant to be home for dinner. They were never seen again.
Riverside Theatres Digital Presents Rising Singer & Songwriter Odette
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
On Sunday 6h September at 7pm, Riverside Theatres Digital will present singer-songwriter Odette, live streamed to audiences' homes, in a one-show only performance at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta.
National Advocates for Arts Education Pen Open Letter to Minister Tehan
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
The National Advocates for Arts Education has penned an open letter to Minister Tehan regarding the Government's proposed university fee increases to the creative arts. 
Performing Arts Program NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL Launches in NSW
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
Young, aspiring performance artists from across regional NSW have a chance to realise their dreams with a call now open for expressions of interest in the regional performing arts program, Not a Dress Rehearsal, due to start Term 4 2020.
Selby & Friends Present TRANSFIGURED Available From This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Selby & Friends celebrates a third online performance by welcoming two new friends to the series in Schubert's joyous 'Trout' Quintet a?" again shot in high resolution video and recorded in premium hi-fi at Sydney's spectacular City Recital Hall. And it is available online to all from 29 August!
Sydney Opera House Will Present Bell Shakespeare: John Bell, One Man In His Time
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Sydney Opera House will present Bell Shakespeare: John Bell, One Man In His Time. The event was recorded live in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.
Australian Music Vault's LONG PLAY SERIES Will Release Five New Episodes
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Australian Music Vaulta??s Long Play Series has released five new episodes! Interviewer and ABC broadcaster Brian Nankervis spoke to some of Australiaa??s music industry leaders including Colin Hay, Russell Morris, Brian Cadd AM, Amanda Pelman and Ross Wilson. 
Actors Benevolent Fund Accommodation Relief Program Now Available
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Actors Benevolent Fund of NSW has announced an Accommodation Relief Program as part of their COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.
BWW REVIEW: Riverside Parramatta's Latest COVID Cabaret Sunday Session Is Genevieve Lemon's Take On A Century Old Artform With WELCOME TO THE MASQUE.
by Jade Kops - August 24, 2020
Stage favorite Genevieve Lemon delivers a socially distanced afternoon of song and story with her contribution to Riverside Theatres Digital lineup with WELCOME TO THE MASQUE.
Sydney Theatre Company Returns To The Stage With Hugo Weaving And Wayne Blair In Wonnangatta
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2020
Sydney Theatre Company today announced its current plans for the remainder of the 2020 season including a return to the stage with a COVIDSafe, socially distanced season of Angus Cerini's Wonnangatta starring Wayne Blair and Hugo Weaving at the Roslyn Packer Theatre from 21 September, 2020.
Opera Australia Will Sell its Warehouse and Restructure Operations, Resulting in Job Losses
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2020
Opera Australia will sell its warehouse in Alexandria and take on an organizational restructure due to financial distress caused by the health crisis.

by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2020
Tickets On Sale Today for COME FROM AWAY Rescheduled Season
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
The worldwide smash hit musical COME FROM AWAY has been rescheduled to play at the magnificent Capitol Theatre from 3 June 2021 and new seats are now on sale. 
VAN GOGH ALIVE Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
This is no ordinary art exhibition.  Van Gogh Alive is the large-scale, multi-sensory experience that has inspired over 6 million people across 50 cities around the world including Rome, Milan, Berlin, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Moscow and many more. 
Belvoir St Theatre To Reopen In September With A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN 
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
After 6 months without performances, Belvoir has announced that the theatre doors will re-open this September when A Room of One's Own takes to the Belvoir St Theatre stage from 10 September to 18 October.
Further International Programming Announced For The Inaugural Global Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Sydney Fringe today announces further programming for the inaugural Global Fringe, a program of live theatrical performances and digital multi-show events premiering Sydney made and award-winning works from leading Fringe festivals around the world.
THE GOES WRONG SHOW is Now Available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
All six episodes from Mischief's BBC One hit comedy series The Goes Wrong Show are now available for streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video.  Inspired by Mischief's award-winning Broadway and West End stage production, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Goes Wrong Show television series debuted in the UK to widespread acclaim and recently received a 2020 TV Choice Award nomination for Best Comedy.

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