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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!

Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On TIM
by Jade Kops - Sep 3, 2023

Christine Dunstan Productions and Director Darren Yap bring Tim McGarry’s stage adaptation of Colleen McCullough’s novel, TIM, to The Riverside Theatre. This must-see work explores the journey of two people who form an intimate relationship that would traditionally be considered unorthodox.

TIM Will Tour Australia This Year
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023

TIM a novel written by Australian icon Colleen McCullough and adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry, will commence a tour of eight NSW venues from July 2023, prior to a national tour in 2024.

REVIEW: CLYDE'S Is A Thought Provoking Comedy About The People Society Prefers To Forget
by Jade Kops - May 11, 2023

Under Darren Yap’s direction, Lynn Nottage’s latest play finds hope and enlightenment against the odds through the art of the sandwich in CLYDE’S.

Colleen McCullough's TIM Will Tour to Eight NSW Venues This Year
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

TIM a novel written by Australian icon Colleen McCullough and adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry, will commence a tour of eight NSW venues from July 2023, prior to a national tour in 2024.  

Monkey Baa presents a brand new work, YONG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022

In partnership with Her Majesty’s Ballarat and Bendigo Venues and Events, Monkey Baa has announced the premiere of our brand-new, original Australian play.

BWW REVIEW: Riverside Parramatta's Latest COVID Cabaret Sunday Session Is Genevieve Lemon's Take On A Century Old Artform With WELCOME TO THE MASQUE.
by Jade Kops - Aug 24, 2020

Stage favorite Genevieve Lemon delivers a socially distanced afternoon of song and story with her contribution to Riverside Theatres Digital lineup with WELCOME TO THE MASQUE.

Riverside Theatres Digital Presents WELCOME TO THE MASQUE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2020

On Sunday August 23rd Riverside Theatres Digital will present Welcome to the Masque starring Helpmann Award winning actress Genevieve Lemon and legendary composer and musical director Max Lambert in concert.  Welcome to the Masque will stream live to audiencesa?? homes in a one-show only performance from Riverside Theatres in Parramatta.

Griffin Theatre Company Bids Farewell To Artistic Director Lee Lewis
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2019

After more than six years of artistic vision Griffin Theatre Company's Artistic Director Lee Lewis will depart to take the helm at Queensland Theatre, leaving behind a lasting and powerful legacy.

Live Australian Cast Recording Of EVIE MAY To Be Released On iTunes
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2019

Writer and Composer, Hugo Chiarella and Naomi Livingston have confirmed that they will be releasing a live recording of their musical Evie May on iTunes on the 2nd of April, 2019.

PEOPLE SUCK Gets Australian Premiere At Melbourne One Act Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2019

People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances - The Australian Premiere of the Canadian musical song cycle that took the Toronto Fringe by the balls - and won awards for it.

2018 Sydney Theatre Award Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2018

Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2018, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday 21 January 2019 at 6pm at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre.

BWW REVIEW: LETTERS TO LINDY Gives An Amazing Insight Into One Of Australia's Most High Profile Cases Through The Archive Of Letters Sent To Lindy Chamberlain.
by Jade Kops - Jul 18, 2018

Alana Valentine blends the detail from the thousands of letters sent to Lindy Chamberlain with a reconstruction and re-imagination of events to deliver an insight into what life was like for one of Australia's most iconic figures following the disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain on August 17 1980.

Full List Of Winners Announced For 2018 Helpmann Awards, Led By MURIEL'S WEDDING and BEAUTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2018

The 2018 Helpmann Awards Act II tonight was a star-studded ceremony in front of a full house at the Capitol Theatre Sydney on the set of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical. Hosts for this stellar evening were music writer Glenn A Baker AM, acclaimed choreographer Rafael Bonachela, celebrated musical theatre star and TV host David Campbell, multiple Helpmann Award winning mezzo soprano Jacqueline Dark, comedian Anne Edmonds and Olivier and Tony Award Nominee Tony Sheldon.

18th Annual Helpmann Awards: Act 1 Winners Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2018

This year, for the very first time, 43 Helpmann Awards are being presented across two nights and two events in Sydney.

18th Annual Helpmann Awards Final Performers, Hosts, and Presenters Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2018

Brisbane band Sheppard, music writer Glenn A Baker AM, singer Christine Anu and comedian Anne Edmonds have all been added to the line-up for Helpmann Awards Act II on Monday 16 July at the Capitol Theatre Sydney.

18th Annual Helpmann Awards Announce Performers, Hosts, Presenters And Broadcast Details
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2018

This year, the winners of the 2018 Helpmann Awards will be announced at two events over two big nights. Both events will be directed by one of Australia's most internationally renowned producers, Olivier and MTV Award winner, choreographer and director David Atkins OAM. This year, for the first time, the Helpmann Awards will be broadcast live across the country, exclusively on the ABC.

BWW REVIEW: The Connection Between One Of The 20th Century's Most Famous Demagogues And 19th Century's Composers Is Considered In DRESDEN
by Jade Kops - Jun 22, 2018

In an age of megalomaniac world leaders that have the world teetering on the edge of destruction, Justin Fleming's new work, DRESDEN, contemplates the connection between Adolf Hitler and Richard Wagner.

BWW REVIEW: Providing A Glimpse Into A Bygone Era, DARLINGHURST NIGHTS Is Presented With Heart And Honesty
by Jade Kops - Jan 11, 2018

Katherine Thomson (Book) and Max Lambert's (Music) DARLINGHURST NIGHTS is revived with truth and simplicity 30 years after it premiered in 1988.

DARLINGHURST NIGHTS Comes to Hayes Theatre Co
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2017

This classic Australian musical takes place on the streets around Hayes Theatre Co. Celebrating the show's 30th anniversary, Hayes Theatre Co will present a new production from Helpmann Award-winning director Lee Lewis (The Bleeding Tree).