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WORKING CLASS CLOWN Opens This May
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Working Class Clown is a new site-specific one-person-play by Queer Fa’afafine performance artist and playwright Tommy Misa, on the transcultural figure of the ‘town fool’ and their unique ability to speak truth to power.

Bonnie Lythgoe's SNOW WHITE Returns to Sydney
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

After five years, the queen of pantomime Bonnie Lythgoe is back!  Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of bringing ‘panto’ to Australia, Bonnie Lythgoe Productions announces a brand-new version of SNOW WHITE running for an exclusive limited season from 7 September at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta. 

Theatresports All-Stars Show Comes to the Enmore Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2024

​​​​​​​THEATRESPORTS is the longest-running comedy show in town, and is hitting the stage for the 2024 Sydney Comedy Festival. The performance is on Sunday, 19 May 2024 at 4:00 PM.

THE FRONT PAGE Comes to the New Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2024

The Front Page will come to the New Theatre next month. Performances run 23 April - 18 May 2024.

Flying Fruit Fly Circus is Now on Tour With TEMPO
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2024

Australia's National Youth Circus, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus is now on national tour with their latest awe-inspiring extravaganza, Tempo, which began on 17th January 2024.

Smash Hit Shakespeare Returns To Sydney's Best Pubs
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024

Bar'd Work is back! Australia's favourite pub Shakespeare company goes back to its roots with the hilarious comedy Much Ado About Nothing, as part of the much-loved Shakesbeer Sessions.

VIDEO: Sarah Brightman Reveals Why She Wanted To Take On SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - March 20, 2024

Watch as Sarah Brightman opens up about starring in the lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical masterpiece, SUNSET BOULEVARD, which will premiere in Melbourne in May 2024 at the Princess Theatre followed by a season at the Sydney Opera House in August.

Cast Set For HAMILTON Sydney Return Season
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024

Returning cast members and production debuts have been announced for the Sydney return season of Hamilton. Learn more about the full cast here!

Sydney Chamber Choir Will Perform Mozart's Profound Requiem This April
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024

Experience the profound MOZART REQUIEM performed by the Sydney Chamber Choir at the City Recital Hall on April 28 at 3pm. Also available via livestream on Australian Digital Concert Hall.

Cast Set For DEATH OF A SALESMAN in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024

GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents have confirmed the full cast set to take the stage for the Sydney season of the widely acclaimed Death of a Salesman at the Theatre Royal.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on THE GREAT DIVIDE
by Jade Kops - March 19, 2024

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on THE GREAT DIVIDE

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Set Design for the Sarah Brightman Led SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - March 18, 2024

Get a first look at the set design for the new production of Sunset Boulevard, led by Sarah Brightman coming to Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. Watch as set designer Morgan Large takes us behind the scenes of the set build and shows the completed set model.

New Tickets On Sale For Sydney Season Of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2024

Due to huge demand, additional performances have been released today for the upcoming Sydney season of CHICAGO. Tickets up to 21 July are on pre-sale from today, with General Public sales from Friday 22 March.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On ZOMBIE THE MUSICAL
by Jade Kops - March 17, 2024

Toe Tapping parody, dismembered limbs, witty repartee and quintessential musical numbers create the next big hit, ZOMBIE THE MUSICAL

HILLSONG BOY Season Extended; Final Show Announced
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2024

Scott Parker and Felicity Nicol's new production, HILLSONG BOY, extends its season with a final performance on March 23rd. The show, presented by Brand X, explores Parker's experiences as a queer member of the Hillsong megachurch.

BERNIE DIETER'S CLUB KABARETT Comes to Sydney in May
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

Bernie Dieter is making a return to Sydney in her show Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett. From 29 May to 28 July, transport to the Berlin Underground with a blend of theatrics, circus, aerials and kabarett. 

Merrick Watts Brings AN IDIOT'S GUIDE TO WINE: VOLUME TWO to The Grand Electric in June
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2024

Comedian and wine expert Merrick Watts is bringing his brand-new wine tasting comedy show to The Grand Electric every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm in June. A follow up to his smash hit show “An Idiot’s Guide to Wine” featuring six new wines, new jokes, and the same idiot. 

A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Will Make Australian Premiere
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

Outhouse Theatre Co and Seymour Centre will present the Australian premiere of the highly-acclaimed, A Case for the Existence of God, at the Seymour Centre, 11 April – 4 May.

TIME AFTER TIME Comes to The Byford Secondary College Performing Arts Centre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2024

Time After Time is the latest play from author Fiona Blakeley, who is co-directing the show with Fiona Wildsmith for FiFi Productions at the Byford Secondary College Performing Arts Centre.

COCK By Mike Bartlett Returns to Sydney in May
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2024

After a sellout season on London’s West End, Mike Bartlett’s Cock will return to Sydney at Flightpath Theatre Marrickville for 10 performances from 8th May 2024.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on WIT
by Jade Kops - March 10, 2024

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on WIT. Brilliant. Intense. Radiant. Nuanced.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On & JULIET
by Jade Kops - March 10, 2024

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On & JULIET - The Hottest ticket in town!

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Jade Kops - March 07, 2024

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions bring THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to The Theatre Royal, following successful runs in London and New York. Written by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power, and directed by multi-award-winning director Sam Mendes with five Tony Award wins, including Best Play, 2022.

Cast Members Announced For THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Hayes Theatre Co
by Blair Ingenthron - March 03, 2024

Craig Baldwin in association with Hayes Theatre Co has announced some of the stellar cast for the upcoming chamber opera The Turn of the Screw which opens in August.

THE 39 STEPS Comes to Wildfire Lounge in March
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024

At the Wildfire Lounge cocktail bar in Glebe, four actors will tackle over a hundred roles in this take on Hitchcock’s classic spy-thriller The 39 Steps.


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