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Review: JACK MAGGS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - November 20, 2024


Be sure to get tickets to this world premiere.

PIAF! THE SHOW Returns to Australia in 2025
by Stephi Wild - November 19, 2024


Experience the mesmerising journey of the iconic French chanteuse, Edith Piaf, in PIAF! The Show. This musical extravaganza will return to Australia after the success of its previous tour, and now, for the first time, arrives in New Zealand.

Final Cast Set For Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE in Australia
by Stephi Wild - November 19, 2024


The final cast members of the new production of Agatha Christie’s best-selling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None, have been revealed. Learn more about the cast here!

Review: JEKYLL AND HYDE at Stirling Community Theatre
by Barry Lenny - November 18, 2024


A first-class production.

Review: A HARD GOD at St Jude's Hall
by Barry Lenny - November 13, 2024


A tribute to the hard work of the St Jude’s Players.

John Waters To Headline The GC 'Grand Central' 2025 Adelaide Fringe Program
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2024


John Waters is set to headline the 2025 Adelaide Fringe at the GC 'Grand Central' with the South Australian premiere of RADIO LUXEMBOURG, alongside Stewart D'Arrietta and The Chartbusters.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards
by BWW Awards - November 12, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - November 09, 2024


There are only three more performances, so book quickly.

Review: ANH DO - THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE! – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2024 at Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - November 07, 2024


This was a moving and uplifting performance.

Adelaide Guitar Festival’s ON THE ROAD Heads to Kangaroo Island 
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2024


Adelaide Guitar Festival’s award-winning program On the Road has landed in Kangaroo Island kicking off a series of specially curated free live performances by some of Australia’s finest guitarists from November 7 to November 11.  

Video/Photos: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER At Canberra Theatre Centre
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2024


The star-studded ensemble cast of Peter and the Starcatcher are flying into Melbourne, following a sensational premiere season at Canberra Theatre Centre. Check out photos and video from the show.

World Premiere Christmas Musical BOOK NOOKS Announced At Burnside Ballroom
by A.A. Cristi - November 05, 2024


The Flying Elephant Company will present the world premiere of BOOK NOOKS - A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL in Adelaide. Written by Benji Riggs, this production offers a magical, orchestral holiday experience.

Rock The Coast Live Music Event Sets Line-up
by Josh Sharpe - November 05, 2024


Galactic Jelly will headline the 2024 ROCK THE COAST event, an accessible music festival for people with disabilities, on November 22 at Victor Harbor Town Hall. Tickets are now available.

Seann Miley Moore to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH in Australia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2024


​Breakout star Seann Miley Moore has been confirmed to play the fierce, rebellious anti-heroine Hedwig, in the legendary rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Australia. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Adelaide Festival Announces 2025 Program
by Blair Ingenthron - November 03, 2024


Adelaide Festival has announced its 40th program, promising a suite of international and Australian productions and artists which will further enhance its 65-year reputation as Australia's premier international festival.

Review: MASKERADE at The Arch, Holden Street Theatres
by Barry Lenny - November 02, 2024


Sporadic Productions succeeds admirably.

Review: THE STORY OF CHI – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2024 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - November 01, 2024


A delightful performance with a message.

Adelaide Festival Centre CEO and Artistic Director Will Retire
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2024


Adelaide Festival Centre Trust announced that longstanding and esteemed CEO and Artistic Director, Douglas Gautier AM, has made the decision to retire after almost 19 years in the role. 

The Art Gallery of South Australia Reveals 2025 Program
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2024


The Art Gallery of South Australia has announced its 2025 program, revealing a major exhibition of fifty trailblazing women artists, the Ramsay Art Prize 2025 and the Tarnanthi Festival - which celebrates its tenth anniversary.

More Than $164 Million Generated For South Australia in Adelaide Festival Centre's 50th Year
by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2024


Adelaide Festival Centre recorded attendances of over 1 million in its 50th year in 2023, generating more than $164 million for South Australia.

AN INCOMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HUGS Comes to Goodwood Theatres and Studio
by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2024


Heartwarming, poignant and captured by Sarah Peters’ trademark lyrical storytelling and warmth, An Incomplete Encyclopedia of Hugs is a one-woman theatre-shaped hug for your soul.  

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Review: THE 39 STEPS at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - October 28, 2024


How is it done? Wonderfully writes BroadwayWorld's critic.

Russell Peters Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2024


Russell Peters will celebrate 35 years as a stand-up comic by bringing his brand new RELAX WORLD TOUR to Australia in March 2025. View Peters' full tour schedule.

Review: HANGMEN at The Studio, Holden Street Theatres
by Barry Lenny - October 26, 2024


You don’t want to miss this one.


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