Australia - Sydney Theatre Newsroom

The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) has announced its 2025 program with a slew of concerts, including three major performances in Chatswood's spectacular Concourse Concert Hall.

Sydney Dance Company has introduced five new dancers joining the ensemble: Mathilda Ballantyne, Mali Comlekci, Sonrisa Hubbard, Eka Perunicic and Sam Winkler. 

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!

Arts House will launch Season 1 2025 with two Australian premieres presented in partnership with Asia TOPA: Goldfish by Terrapin in association with Aichi Prefectural Theater and Fire Drill Scenario by Geumhyung Jeong.

Opera Australia has announced Angelina Thomson will play Miss Adelaide in its brand-new production of award-winning Broadway musical Guys & Dolls when it opens at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

Now receiving its Australian premiere with community-led Fruit Box Theatre, Cruise is an intergenerational monologue spanning four decades. Learn more here!

NO LOVE SONGS is a powerful and uplifting modern love story that packs an emotional punch with beautifully written songs and honest storytelling. Learn more here!

One of China's most exciting pianists Sa Chen will make her Australian live debut in Sydney Opera House's Concert Hall in February for a much-anticipated piano recital.

Screen Producers Australia has announced the appointment of Kate Carnell AO as the inaugural Chair of the SPA Council. Learn more about Katie and the team here!

Belvoir has announced Yuwaalaraay actor, screenwriter, and playwright Hannah Belanszky as the latest Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow, after a record number of entries.

Rachael Beck (performer, concept & curator) and James Millar’s (concept & curation) new work, RACHAEL BECK: IN HER OWN WORDS is a celebration of Australian women. 

As rehearsals begin this week, Hedwig and the Angry Inch has now confirmed the full cast, band and creative team ahead of its Australian premiere at the Adelaide Festival.

One of Australia’s greatest living playwrights, David Williamson AO, will celebrate his extraordinary 30-year association with Ensemble Theatre with the first of a new series of intimate talks at the Kirribilli-based theatre this March. 

You’ll laugh, your jaw will hit the floor, your mind will be challenged and your heart with fill with joy and amazement. Magic icons PENN & TELLER begin their 50th anniversary tour in Sydney Australia. The dynamic duo have been entertaining audiences since the late 1970’s.

Review: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE. Epic story, Epic cast, Epic staging, Epic enjoyment.

After its acclaimed premiere in 2024 as part of the national tour of Horizon, Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring their first cross-cultural collaboration, The Light Inside, to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre.

Bankstown Arts Centre, in association with Sydney Festival, has announced a series of public programs as part of the 3rd Bankstown Biennale: Same Same/Different.

The World Premiere of SIEGFRIED AND ROY: THE UNAUTHORISED OPERA showcases fabulous Australian talent as it tells the brilliant and bizarre story of the famous magicians. 

First time collaborators Tiny Dog Productions and Dead Fly Productions will team up to present The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman. Learn more about the performance here!

Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on DARK NOON as it duels it out with the Wild West legacy.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Dive into a fantastical underwater world and experience the timeless tale of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID this March at Chatswood’s Concourse Theatre. Learn more here!

REVIEW: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on MULTIPLE BAD THINGS

Nick Vagne's WALLY to premiere at KXT on Broadway as part of their 2025 Summer Season beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

A powerful, provocative, outrageous and very funny, new Australian play will make its full season premiere just in time for summer and Sydney Mardi gras. GOD’S COWBOY will have its world premiere at El Rocco in Darlinghurst next month.