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Winners Revealed For 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The winners of the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced  at a star-studded ceremony, with 28 Awards presented, shared between 16 productions. Check out the winners ehre!

REVIEW: Hilary Bell's SUMMER OF HAROLD Is A Captivating Trio Of Short Plays That Contemplate The Power Of Seemingly Simple Objects
by Jade Kops - Sep 15, 2023

Director Francesca Savige delivers three distinct performances for Hillary Bell’s SUMMER OF HAROLD, ENFANT TERRIBLE, and LOOKOUT, collectively billed under the first work.

SUMMER OF HAROLD Makes Its World Debut At Ensemble Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

Ensemble Theatre will present the world premiere of Summer of Harold, a trio of cracking comedic plays about adventure, obsession and hope from award-winning playwright Hilary Bell, on from 8 September to 14 October 2023. 

Ensemble Theatre Reveals 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023

Ensemble Theatre has revealed the lineup for its 2024 season, with everything from fresh new comedy, insightful dramas, musical influences and re-imagined classics. Next year sees another ten-play season take to the stage, featuring stellar cast names and brilliant playwrights, with a continued focus on female writing and directing. 

MARY POPPINS Comes to Melbourne Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2022

MARY POPPINS arrives at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne next month, with performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's new production commencing on Sunday 29 January 2023.

MARY POPPINS Extends For Final Time in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022

Brisbane has welcomed Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of MARY POPPINS. Final tickets have just been released for the strictly limited season now playing at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, which must close on January 15, 2023 with no possible extensions.

MARY POPPINS Heads to QPAC This October; Check Out All New Footage From the Australian Tour!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

Following its critically acclaimed Sydney season, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS is set to soar into  Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre, QPAC this October. Check out all new footage here!

Rehearsals Begin For MARY POPPINS at Sydney Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

The world's most famous nanny has flown into Sydney as rehearsals have officially begun for the Australian premiere of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's new production of MARY POPPINS. 

Griffin Theatre Company Ends 2020 With WICKED SISTERS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2020

To close out 2020, Griffin Theatre Company will be presenting the great revenge tragi-comedy Wicked Sisters at the Seymour Centre's Reginald Theatre from 6th November to 12th December.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2019

Establishing itself as the premier attraction for visitors to Melbourne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has extended the booking period with new tickets made available for performances up until and including Sunday, July 12th, 2020. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11.00am on Tuesday 22nd October via the official website HarryPotterThePlay.com.

New Block Of Tickets On Sale Next Week For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2019

Due to strong demand, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will extend its booking period by an additional eight weeks. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11am on Thursday July 18, 2019 at HarryPotterThePlay.com, with new tickets made available for performances at Melbourne's Princess Theatre up until and including Sunday May 17, 2020.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases 50,000 New Tickets
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019

A new block of tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am this Tuesday May 7, 2019, via the official website HarryPotterThePlay.com. The booking period will be extended, with new tickets made available for performances up until and including Sunday March 22, 2020.

Photo Flash: First Look At The Witches And Wizards Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2019

Official character portraits of the Australian cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have been released ahead of the first preview performance at Melbourne's Princess Theatre tonight. See the family photos below!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches Digital Lottery For Australian Production
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2019

From this Friday 11 January the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will begin releasing 40 tickets for every performance of the play for $40 per part. These tickets are known as the "Friday Forty" and are for some of the best seats in the theatre. They will be released each Friday for the following week's performances. Entries for the first Friday Forty are now open and close at 1:00PM AEDT on Friday 11 January.

New Ticket Block Announced For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2018

With rehearsals underway in Melbourne, a new block of tickets for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am on Tuesday November 27, 2018 via the official website www.HarryPotterThePlay.com.

Gareth Reeves and More Will Lead the Cast of Australian Premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018

The cast has been announced for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

BWW REVIEW: Modern Media Is Put Under The Spotlight In TALK
by Jade Kops - Apr 9, 2017

Jonathan Biggins (writer and director) looks at the apparent state of Australian media and news reporting in his new play TALK.

Sydney Theatre Company and Adshel Present Jonathan Biggins' TALK
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2017

The relationships that bind modern journalism, the justice system and the political establishment come under acerbic scrutiny in Talk, written and directed by Jonathan Biggins. Sydney Theatre Company's latest new play, exploring how the 24 hour news cycle is spurred on by the influence of social media, is at Sydney Opera House from 23 April to 20 May 2017, followed by seasons in Belrose and Canberra.

STAGE TUBE: Kerrie Anne Greenland and Laura Bunting Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' from SIDE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2016

Side Show is currently playing at Hayes Theatre Co and audiences and critics have been unanimous in their praise for leading ladies Kerrie Anne Greenland (Helpmann Award winner for Les Miserables) and Laura Bunting (Elphaba in Wicked, Maureen in Rent) who portray real-life conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton.

BWW Review: The Exploitation Of The Famous Conjoined Twins Plays Out In The Heartbreaking SIDE SHOW
by Jade Kops - Oct 1, 2016

SIDE SHOW, the musical about the sisters that were quite literally joined at the hip makes it's Australian Premiere at Hayes Theatre