• News

    Dolly Parton's Smash-Hit '9 to 5' Musical Is Finally Coming to Sydney in 2022

    Sydneysiders, it's finally time to pour yourself a cup of ambition and see a classic 80s comedy brought to the stage.

  • News

    'Anna Karenina' and 'Romeo and Juliet' Lead the Australian Ballet's Dazzling 2022 Lineup

    As well as two literary classics brought to life via dance, the Australian Ballet's 2022 lineup includes a comedy by the choreographer behind 'Swan Lake' and a 25-dancer piece with a score by Sufjan Stevens.

  • News

    'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Will Finally Make Its Spectacular Australian Debut in November

    After a lockdown delay, the newly minted ten-time Tony Award winner is headed to Melbourne's freshly renovated Regent Theatre.

  • News

    Tony Award-Winning Broadway Musical 'An American in Paris' Is Coming to Australia in 2022

    Based on the classic 1951 film of the same name, it'll start its Aussie run in Brisbane, before heading to Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

  • News

    Acclaimed Bob Dylan Musical 'Girl From the North Country' Is Coming to Australia in 2022

    Featuring music and lyrics by the iconic folk singer, the hit West End and Broadway production will make its Aussie debut at the 2022 Sydney Festival.

  • News

    Tony-Winning Musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' Has Locked in Its 2022 Australian Dates

    After the production's 2021 seasons were postponed back due to current outbreaks, the music of the night will croon its way into Sydney and Melbourne in 2022.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Opera Australia Is Hosting a Cockatoo Island Sleepover and 'The Phantom of the Opera' on the Harbour

    The organisation's just-announced 2022 lineup includes two huge openair waterfront events.

  • News

    'Moulin Rouge!' Just Became the First Australian-Produced Show to Win the Tony for Best Musical

    The hit Broadway version of Baz Luhrmann's beloved movie musical won ten awards from its 14 nominations.

  • News

    Bill Bailey Has Postponed His Australian Tour Until the End of 2022

    The beloved British comedian was set to tour the country this October and November, but has delayed his plans until next year instead.

  • News

    'Jagged Little Pill the Musical' Is Bringing Its Alanis Morissette Soundtrack to Australia This December

    Based on Alanis Morissette's back catalogue, the 15-time Tony Award-nominee will still head to Sydney this year after postponing its original September launch due to lockdown.

  • News

    'Hamilton' Will Resume Its Sydney Season in October Before Moving to Melbourne Next March

    After closing during lockdown, the Tony-winning Broadway musical smash will welcome audiences back into the room where it happens.

  • News

    'Come From Away' Will Restart Its Sydney Season for Fully Vaccinated Audiences in October

    The Broadway smash, which tells the true story of 7000 air passengers who became grounded in Canada after September 11, was forced to close when lockdown began.

  • News

    'Round the Twist' Is the Latest Aussie Classic That's Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

    Have you ever, ever felt like seeing an all-singing version of this childhood favourite?

  • News

    A Filmed Version of Tony-Winning Broadway Musical 'Come From Away' Is Coming to Apple TV+

    The smash hit is based on the true story of 7000 air passengers who became grounded in Canada after September 11.

  • News

    Broadway's 'Jagged Little Pill' Musical Has Postponed Its Australian Season

    The 15-time Tony Award-nominee, which is based on Alanis Morissette's back catalogue, was initially due to premiere in Sydney in September.

  • News

    Tony-Winning Musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' Won't Be Coming to Australia Until 2022

    The music of the night will croon its way into Sydney and Melbourne sometime next year, with the production's 2021 seasons pushed back due to current outbreaks.

  • News

    'Six the Musical' Is Touring Its Blend of History and Pop Tunes Around Australia in 2021 and 2022

    The West End hit explores the stories of Henry VIII's six wives — by getting them to sing at a pop concert.

  • News

    Tony Award-Winning Musical 'Hamilton' Is Finally Coming to Melbourne Next Year

    After opening in Sydney in March this year, the hit musical will head to the Victorian capital from March 2022.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Fresh Harvest Beer Festival

    Saturday, May 25, 2024

    Frenchies Bistro and Brewery, Rosebery

    Six craft breweries are coming together for a huge one-day beer fest at Rosebery favourite Frenchies.

  • Event

    Our House

    Wednesday, May 8 - Saturday, July 6, 2024

    Shell House, Sydney

    Shell House's huge two-month food and music festival is back with sets from Ben Fester and Wax'O Paradiso alongside pop-ups from Melbourne's Tipo 00, Chef Toshihiko Oe and Dale Ridgers.

  • Event

    Tekno Train by Paul Mac

    Friday, May 24 - Saturday, June 15, 2024

    Central Station, Haymarket

    A lit-up train that's pumping out a techno soundtrack by Paul Mac is riding Sydney's rails during Vivid 2024.

  • Event

    Chu Fat — Hey Chu x Porkfat

    Monday, May 20 - Monday, May 27, 2024

    Hey Chu, Sydney

    Chefs Cuong Nguyen, Jack Kulusai and Tanya Boonprakong are joining forces for a creative, collaborative dinner series.

  • Event

    Bottomless Frites at Armorica

    Monday, May 20 - Sunday, May 26, 2024

    Armorica, Surry Hills

    You can tuck into a top-notch steak with unlimited frites at the Surry Hills brasserie from Monday, May 20, to Sunday, May 26.

  • Event

    Pinot Noir Australia Tasting Event by Moncur Cellars

    Monday, May 20, 2024

    Bistro Moncur, Woollahra

    This annual celebration of excellent vino returns to Woollahra with light and dry drops, medium-bodied wines and experimental tipples.

  • Event

    Sunset Boulevard

    Wednesday, August 28 - Friday, November 1, 2024

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Sydney.

  • Event

    Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

    Tuesday, August 6 - Sunday, October 6, 2024

    Capitol Theatre Sydney, Haymarket

    Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Sydney.

  • Event

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

  • Event

    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • News

    Darkfield's Next At-Home Audio Experience Will Get You Listening to a Creepy Story on a Park Bench

    You'll also need to listen to the three-part experience in your car — and in a room of your home.

  • News

    Melbourne Theatre Company's New Streaming Service Lets You Watch Its Productions From Home

    'Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes' and 'Berlin' are both streaming now.

  • News

    It Looks Like 'Hamilton' Might Be Coming to Melbourne in 2022

    The Tony-winning musical looks set to wrap up its Sydney season, then head to the Victorian capital.

  • News

    Bill Bailey Is Bringing His New Comedy Show to Australia This Year

    The beloved British comedian will tour the country this October and November.

  • News

    Disney's Award-Winning 'Mary Poppins' Musical Is Floating Into Sydney in 2022

    The supercalifragilisticexpialidocious stage production will hit the Lyric Theatre Sydney between May–October next year.

  • News

    'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Is Sashaying Its Way Around Australia This Spring

    The long-awaited local version of the hit series is taking its ten contestants on the road.

  • News

    'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Is Extending Its Melbourne Season Until December

    Break out the butterbeer — the acclaimed play will keeping wielding its magic until the end of the year.

  • News

    Broadway's 'Jagged Little Pill' Musical Is Bringing Its Alanis Morissette Soundtrack to Australia

    The 15-time Tony Award-nominee will reopen the Theatre Royal Sydney in September.

  • News

    'Game of Thrones' Is Coming to the Stage (and Hopefully to Australia) in 2023

    George RR Martin's fantasy world will live on in the theatre, with a stage production now in development.

  • News

    UK Stage Hit 'Ghost Stories' Is Bringing Its Spooky Chills and Thrills to Melbourne This Year

    The popular West End show being brought to Australia for the first time by the team behind unsettling shipping container installations 'Seance' and 'Flight'.

  • News

    Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony-Winning 'Cinderella' Musical Is Coming to Sydney

    It's the first time the Broadway production will hit the stage in Australia.

  • News

    Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony-Winning Musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' Is Coming to Sydney

    The music of the night will croon its way into the Sydney Opera House from September.

  • News

    'The Queen's Gambit' Is Being Adapted Into a Stage Musical

    Based on the book behind the hit the Netflix series, the newly announced theatre production will combine singing, dancing and chess moves.

  • News

    Sydney Theatre Company Is NSW's First Live Performance Venue to Run at 100 Percent Capacity

    The company's Walsh Bay theatres will once again be able to perform to a full house.

  • News

    Today Tix Is Opening Its 'Hamilton' Lottery So You Can See the Acclaimed Musical for Just $10

    Don't throw away your shot to see the most talked-about theatre production of the past decade — for cheap.

  • News

    'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Will Sing and Dance Its Way Down Under From August

    The Broadway hit will take over the stage at Melbourne's newly renovated Regent Theatre.

  • News

    Nine Ways to Score Cheap and Discounted Theatre Tickets in Sydney

    Yes, it is possible to see a show for less than 30 bucks — you just need to get in at the right time.

  • News

    Five Reasons to See Circa's Seductive New Show at Sydney Opera House This Month

    It's sexy circus — but perhaps not in the ways you might think.

  • News

    Classic Rock, Cold Ones and Camaraderie: Why You Should Catch Returning Hit 'The Choir of Man'

    Head to Sydney Opera House for a night at the pub with nine affable — and wildly talented — blokes.

  • News

    The UK's National Theatre Now Has Its Own Streaming Platform So You Can Watch Its Plays At Home

    Check out stage productions starring Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Michaela Coel and Helen Mirren, all from your couch.

  • Guide

    Ten Sydney Festival Highlights to Have on Your Radar This Summer

    Sit courtside at Sydney Town Hall, watch a clown eat himself and celebrate what it means to be human at this year’s Syd Fest.

  • Guide

    Nine Sydney Festival Experiences You Can Have for Less Than $30

    You don't have to pay top dollar to see these Syd Fest highlights.

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