Event Series 360 AllStars

Onyx Productions: 360 AllStars

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Av, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Experience a phenomenal physical performance for the whole family to enjoy. Exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion & World Record holding artists & athletes,  
Event Series The Pillowman

Launceston Players: The Pillowman

Earl Arts Centre 10 Earl Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
In a totalitarian state, a writer is questioned about a spate of murders that bear similarities to his short stories. Is this life imitating art or something more sinister? This black comedy, widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the past 25 years, examines the role of the…
Event Series & Juliet

Michael Cassel Group: & Juliet

Sydney Lyric Theatre 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
Read the Limelight review. In this pop-driven, girl-power romp, Juliet is given a second chance at life when Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, persuades him to change the ending of Romeo and Juliet. The show features songs by Swedish hitmaker Max Martin, made famous by the likes of Britney Spears, Ariana Grande…
Event Series 360 AllStars

Onyx Productions: 360 AllStars

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Av, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Experience a phenomenal physical performance for the whole family to enjoy. Exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion & World Record holding artists & athletes,  
Event Series A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Australian Shakespeare Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Belvedere Amphitheatre Broome Ave, Centennial Park, NSW, Australia
There's magic afoot in the Park as The Australian Shakespeare Company makes its long awaited return to Sydney in celebration of its 35th anniversary with Glenn Elston’s acclaimed flagship production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Bound to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages, this is an experience not to…
Event Series Grease Sydney

John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Grease

Capitol Theatre, Sydney 13 Campbell St, Haymarket, NSW
It’s the one that you want, Sydney! Grease is back, in an all-new production, and it promises to be slicker, sexier, and more electrifying than ever before. It’s one of the world’s most iconic and loved musicals and nothing beats the feeling you get, going back to Rydell High. Danny,…
Editor's Choice Event Series Into The Shimmering World

Sydney Theatre Company: Into The Shimmering World

Wharf 1 Theatre Sydney, NSW, Australia
Angus Cerini’s new play follows in the footsteps of his gothic dramas The Bleeding Tree and Wonnangatta, both of which used a visceral, poetic language, while plugging into Australia’s complex relationship with the bush. Into the Shimmering World is a quieter, more contemplative piece. Colin Friels and Kerry Armstrong give moving…
Editor's Choice Event Series Carmen

The Australian Ballet: Carmen

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
For those of us lucky enough to have caught the one-off Sydney performance of Johan Inger’s I New Then in 2022, this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for: another work showcasing the Swedish choreographer’s unique contemporary voice. Set to Rodion Shchedrin’s brilliant arrangement of Bizet’s score, Inger’s retelling…

Mellen Events: Eireborne

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Eireborne's unique fusion of live rock music with a live band and the world's best Irish dance and tap dancers has captivated audiences around the world. This electrifying production will take you on a journey through Ireland's rich artistic heritage, and the 100% live performances will transport you to the…

Mellen Events: Eireborne

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Parramatta, NSW, Australia
After a sensational and sold-out success in 2022, Eireborne the Irish Dance Rock is back in 2024 by popular demand! Eireborne's unique fusion of live rock music with a live band and the world's best Irish dance and tap dancers has captivated audiences around the world. This all-Australian production features…
Editor's Choice Event Series The Almighty Sometimes

Melbourne Theatre Company: The Almighty Sometimes

Southbank Theatre Southbank, VIC, Australia
Kendall Feaver’s knotty drama takes an unflinching look at mental illness and medication among young people. Anna threw herself out of a window when she was seven. The following year, having read her somewhat macabre stories, her worried mother Renée took her to see a child psychiatrist, who prescribed a…
Event Series The Front Page

New Theatre: The Front Page

New Theatre 542 King St, Newtown, NSW
Late at night, in the crowded press room at Chicago’s Criminal Courts, a group of reporters is waiting to cover a controversial execution the next morning. Then an unexpected event breaks through the banter and bravura, the cynicism and ennui, and suddenly a scoop is on the cards. This landmark…

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