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The Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3

Pier 2/3, 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW 2000
Sydney, New South Wales 2000

Upcoming Shows

Play In A Day: Henry VI Part 2

Play In A Day: Henry VI Part 2

Sep 15

The war with France is over, and to secure the peace, the naïve young King Henry VI marries the French noblewoman Margaret. But the infighting...



REVIEW: Jonny Hawkins’ Latest Solo Performance, TRUCK DRIVER Is An Honest, Humorous and Humbling Insight Into Australians Not Usually Seen On Stage.


by Jade Kops - June 18, 2026

Jonny Hawkins (writer and performer) and Nell Ranney’s (director) TRUCK DRIVER is an incredible new Australian work that centres on the men that keep Australia moving, the owner-drivers of freight trucks.  ...

REVIEW: Yve Blake Gives Shakespeare’s Tragedy Of Macbeth A Contemporary Teen Treatment With MACKENZIE


by Jade Kops - June 14, 2026

An hilarious homage and caution about teenage fame and unchecked egos, the Tragedy Of Macbeth is transformed in MACKENZIE....

REVIEW: IZZARD: THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET Is A Phenomenal Solo Retelling Of Shakespeare’s Play


by Jade Kops - June 11, 2026

Suzy Eddie Izzard brings her one woman show IZZARD: THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET to stun Sydney audiences....

REVIEW: Brilliantly Insane, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Is A Clever Classic Comedy Musical


by Jade Kops - June 08, 2026

Rebecca McNamee (Director) delivers a fabulous new production of David Yazbek (Music and Lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane’s (Book) musical adaptation of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS....

Review: The Musical Adaptation of TOOTSIE Is The Latest Fun Filled Offering At Teatro At The Italian Forum


by Jade Kops - May 31, 2026

Heartwarming and hilarious, the musical theatre adaption of TOOTSIE has its Australian Premiere at Teatro At The Italian Forum. ...

Review: You'll be walking the plank if you miss Hayes' THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE


by Kym Vaitiekus - May 18, 2026

Ship Ahoy the Masterful HMS Hayes and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. A bountiful night of shenanigans, merriment, and joy....

REVIEW: Reuben Kaye Delivers Another Intelligent And Insightful Cabaret with His Latest Show HARD TO SWALLOW


by Jade Kops - May 17, 2026

HARD TO SWALLOW is the latest cabaret from Reuben Kaye and it is everything audiences have come to expect from the incredibly intelligent performer who blends ‘no holds barred’ political and social commentary with clever new music and a liberal dose of fabulously funny filth. ...

REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS


by Jade Kops - May 17, 2026

Set in the late 1980’s, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS expresses the enduring power of the sisterhood in helping face the challenges of life. ...

REVIEW: THE OTHER SIDE OF ME - identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion


by Kym Vaitiekus - May 07, 2026

THE OTHER SIDE OF ME delivers a powerful triple threat: sublime choreography, an emotional story and impassioned performers. identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion...

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.  ...

Past Shows

Play in a Day: Cymbeline

Play in a Day: Cymbeline

Sep 26

Energetic and invigorating, Play In A Day is Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics.Actors and director have one day together as...

In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence

In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence

Sep 4 – Sep 8, 2024

Whether you are new to Shakespeare, or an aficionado, you will be entertained, enriched, and inspired by this production.When Shakespeare explores violence it is often...

King Lear

King Lear

Jun 14 – Jul 20, 2024

Shakespeare's epic of the imagination, King Lear, creates a portrait of a family and a country torn apart.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Jun 23 – Aug 27, 2023

THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLDThis passionate portrayal of Romeo and Juliet will bring you closer than ever before to the intensity and the heartbreak of Shakespeare’s...

In a Nutshell

In a Nutshell

Apr 22 – Apr 24, 2022

A journey through Shakespeares best-loved plays with Peter Evans as your guide.Join Artistic Director Peter Evans and the cast of Hamlet for a celebration of...

Videos


Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Pokolbin in Sydney, Australia Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Pokolbin
Hunter Farm & Adventure Centre (5/07-10/22)
A Beautiful Noise in Sydney, Australia A Beautiful Noise
Sydney Lyric (11/14-12/20)
Prima Facie in Sydney, Australia Prima Facie
Roslyn Packer Theatre (6/03-6/21)
Confetti & Chaos - Pokolbin in Sydney, Australia Confetti & Chaos - Pokolbin
Hunter Valley Resort & Farm (8/20-8/20)
Beyond the Beehive: Amy Winehouse's Musical Mastery in Sydney, Australia Beyond the Beehive: Amy Winehouse's Musical Mastery
Kingston Arts Centre (7/31-7/31)
PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" in Sydney, Australia PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue"
TikTok Entertainment Centre (8/15-8/16)
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL - SHOWCASE TOUR in Sydney, Australia SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL - SHOWCASE TOUR
Regent Theatre (9/11-9/11)
Bondi Festival in Sydney, Australia Bondi Festival
Waverly Council (7/03-7/19)
Rigoletto in Sydney, Australia Rigoletto
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (7/21-8/21)
To Kill A Mockingbird in Sydney, Australia To Kill A Mockingbird
Genesian Theatre (5/29-7/04)