Canberra Theatre

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Will Open in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

The Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is now underway, with the official opening of the Melbourne season at the Athenaeum Theatre. Learn more here!

THE NEXT STEP: LEGACY WORLD TOUR Will Kick Off Australian Run in April
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

THE NEXT STEP: LEGACY WORLD TOUR begins its Australian leg on April 8 in Melbourne, with cast members from the 10-season TV series performing across cities including Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra.

The High Kings Unveil Australian Dates for 'Rocky Road Tour 2026'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026

Irish folk group, The High Kings, are bringing their Rocky Road Tour 2026 down under, with performances in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and more. Tickets for The High Kings Tour 2026 go on sale Thursday April 2 at 11am local time.

Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou & More Will Star in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Australian Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026

The cast for the 2026 Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) was just announced. The five performers who will portray the iconic roles of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy, Jane Bennet, Charles Bingley, Mr and Mrs Bennet and all other characters, will be Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou, Kaori Maeda-Judge, Ruby Shannon and Teo Vergara.

Photos: Bell Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR in Sydney
by Gillian Blum - Mar 14, 2026

Check out production photos from Bell Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, now running at the Sydney Opera House through April 5, before playing at the Canberra Theatre Centre from April 10 – 18, and at the Arts Centre Melbourne from April 23 – May 10.

Tubular Bells in Concert Coming to Australia This June
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026

Tubular Bells in Concert will head to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration. Mike Oldfield’s work will be performed by an expansive live group, led and arranged by Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A Smith.  

Olivier Award–Winning Comedy PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (SORT OF) To Tour Australia In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Australian tour of Pride and Prejudice (sort of), the Olivier Award–winning musical comedy by Isobel McArthur, after Jane Austen. The production will open at Melbourne’s Atheneum Theatre on June 18, followed by engagements at the Sydney Opera House (July 16), IPAC Wollongong (September 2), Canberra Theatre Centre (September 16), and QPAC Brisbane (September 30).

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Set For 2026 Australia & New Zealand Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

The hit rock musical Heathers is making its professional Australian premiere in 2026 following smash-hit runs in London and New York. Pre-sales begin October 14 in Sydney, with additional cities following in the coming weeks.

Lindsey Kraft Confirmed as Special Guest for Ben Folds' 2026 Australian Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 13, 2025

Actress, singer, and composer Lindsey Kraft has been set as the special guest on Ben Folds & A Piano eight-date Australian tour throughout February – March 2026. 

Ben Folds To Return To Tour Australia In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

Ben Folds will return to Australia in February and March 2026 with his Ben Folds & A Piano tour. The eight-city theatre run will feature fan favourites and storytelling, with tickets on sale August 12.

Sydney Fringe Festival Launches 2025 Program With Over 460 Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025

Sydney Fringe Festival has unveiled its full 2025 program, featuring more than 460 events and over 2,900 artists across four precincts and 10 festival hubs this September.

Bell Shakespeare to Tour Critically Acclaimed ROMEO & JULIET to 26 Venues Across Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

Bell Shakespeare will bring its critically acclaimed production of Romeo & Juliet to audiences across the country on a three-month national tour, launching 29 August 2025.

Katie Noonan Adds Second Melbourne Show to Jeff Buckley's Grace Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

Due to demand for Jeff Buckley’s Grace Tour, award-winning artist Katie Noonan has added a second Melbourne show to her national tour, heading across the country this September to November. ​ 

Opera Australia's LA BOHEME Will Embark on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

Opera Australia is embarking on its 29th annual National Tour with Dean Bryant’s celebrated 70’s inspired bohemian production of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, travelling around the country beginning in July.

Sydney Fringe Festival Unveils First Highlights of the 2025 Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Sydney Fringe Festival, New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival, has revealed the first highlights of its 2025 program taking over the city this fall. Learn more!

Daniel Kaluuya, James Corden, Reece Shearsmith and More Join ECHO at the Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

The Royal Court Theatre has revealed ten new performers who will star in Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s critically acclaimed production ECHO at the Royal Court next month. 

Russell Morris Adds New Dates to 'The Farewell Tour' in Australia
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025

Due to demand, new shows for Russell Morris’ The Farewell Tour have been added at Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre (31 July), Geelong’s Costa Hall (2 August), Twin Towns Services Club (23 August matinee), Canberra Theatre Centre on Thursday, 21 August and Anita’s Theatre (6 September matinee).

Review: THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Apr 10, 2025

A superb example of stage and theatre craft.

Jimmy Barnes Adds Second Melbourne & Brisbane Shows for 'Defiant Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

Due to huge ticket demand, Frontier Touring and MG Live have added a second Melbourne and second Brisbane show to Jimmy Barnes' now 8-date DEFIANT TOUR for June 2025.

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE is an Inventive Escapist Expression of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Comic Opera
by Jade Kops - Feb 21, 2025

Director and Adaptor Richard Carroll delivers an inventively paired back production of Arthur Sullivan (Music) and W.S. Gilbert’s (Libretto) comic opera THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE.