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JOAN SUTHERLAND THEATRE

Bennelong Point, Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales 2000



REVIEW: Disney’s THE LION KING Returns To Sydney To Delight A New Generation With Julie Taymor’s Award Winning Production


by Jade Kops - April 25, 2026

Almost 30 years since it’s Broadway premier in 1997, THE LION KING still brings gasps of awe as Julie Taymor’s musical theatre adaptation of Walt Disney Animation’s 1994 film returns to the Sydney stage.  ...

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! - a theatrical pitch you can't miss


by Kym Vaitiekus - April 17, 2026

A sharp, hilarious musical about the chaos of creating GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!...

Review: ANASTASIA, The Fairytale Imagining Of The Last Romanov Arrives In Sydney


by Jade Kops - April 11, 2026

ANASTASIA is Stephen Flaherty (Music), Lynn Ahrens (Lyrics) and Terrence McNally’s (Book) musical theatre fairytale imagining of the last Romanov, inspired by 20th Century Fox Animation’s 1997 movie of the same name....

REVIEW: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Or Red Flag Alert… Jez Butterworth’s THE RIVER Takes Time To Digest


by Jade Kops - April 08, 2026

The purpose of Jez Butterworth’s 2012 play THE RIVER is as elusive as its subject matter, the Sea Trout. ...

REVIEW: Fabulously Feminist Classic Australian Novel, MY BRILLIANT CAREER Is Given The Musical Theatre Treatment And It Is Brilliant.


by Jade Kops - April 05, 2026

Miles Franklin’s best known work, MY BRILLIANT CAREER is given the musical theatre treatment for a modern age by Sheridan Harbridge (Book), Dean Bryant (Book and Lyrics) and Mathew Frank (Music) and the outcome is amazing. ...

BETTE AND JOAN – fame, fear, fervour, and feuding


by Kym Vaitiekus - April 02, 2026

BETTE AND JOAN – fame, fear, fervour, and feuding. This famous Hollywood feud delves into the unique paths of these two movie icons....

REVIEW: On Your Feet Australia Presents the Australian Premiere of Feel Good Musical THE PROM


by Jade Kops - March 29, 2026

THE PROM, the hilarious new musical with a heartwarming outcome from Matthew Sklar (Music), Chad Beguelin (Lyrics and Book) and Bob Martin (Book), finally arrives in Australia, premiering at the new Teatro At The Italian Forum Theatre in Leichhardt. ...

REVIEW: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour With A Revival Of Simon Phillips’ 2022 Production.


by Jade Kops - March 29, 2026

As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music and Book)), Charles Hart (Lyrics) and Richard Stilgoe’s (Lyrics and Book) famous musical, Opera Australia has revived its production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for the 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour season....

Review: HEAVY IS THE CROWN, power to the songs that set you free. at The Loading Dock Theatre


by Kym Vaitiekus - March 26, 2026

HEAVY IS THE CROWN, power to the songs that set you free. A story from far away that hits very close to home...

REVIEW: The Deceptive Power Of Acting On Performers Plays Out With Hilarious Comedy In STAGE KISS


by Jade Kops - March 21, 2026

Alice Livingstone (Director) brings Sarah Ruhl’s (Playwright) study of human behaviour and the blurring of acting and actual to the New Theatre stage. ...

Past Shows

The Tales of Hoffmann
The Tales of Hoffmann
Jul 11 – Jul 22, 2023

Four intoxicating parts. One superstar soprano. Homegrown superstar Jessica Pratt returns to Australia to perform in Offenbach’s last and greatest work.Hoffmann is tipsy and in...

Aida
Aida
Jun 19 – Jul 21, 2023

This is a story of love so strong it defies enemy lines. This is a story of a kingdom in triumph and a nation in...

Rigoletto
Rigoletto
Jun 13 – Jun 26, 2023

He’s hideous. He’s hated. He’s untouchable. But in this shimmering world of secrets and seduction, can he keep the one he loves most safe?At the...

Roberto Devereux in Concert
Roberto Devereux in Concert
Mar 16 – Mar 18, 2023

She ruled her country. But she couldn’t rule his heart.Elizabeth I has been the Virgin Queen too long. Her looks are fading. She relishes the...

La Bohème
La Bohème
Feb 18 – Mar 11, 2023

On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four friends’ lives change forever.Experience the romance of the original bohemian...

Chorus!
Chorus!
Feb 4 – Mar 10, 2023

Thrill to the sound of a mass of voices, singing as one.Prepare to have your hair blown back by the sheer magnitude of these exquisite...

Adriana Lecouvreur
Adriana Lecouvreur
Feb 20 – Mar 7, 2023

Mystery, intrigue, murder? Lovers’ liaisons don’t come any more dangerous than this.She’s a superstar. Adored by all. She can have any man she chooses. Or...

Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni
Jan 5 – Feb 17, 2023

He’s mad. He’s bad. He’s dangerous. But damn him to hell, his serenades are divine.It’s the last day of Don Giovanni’s life, but he doesn’t...

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