Australia - Sydney Theatre Newsroom

The latest news on live theatre in Australia - Sydney from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.


TITUS ANDRONICUS Comes to Theatre Works in November
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
First staged in 2023 as a co-production with the Prague Shakespeare Company, Th'Unguarded Duncan and Theatre Works now invite audiences to the Australian premiere season of this hellish tale.
Jeffrey Gibson Will Deliver National Gallery 2025 Annual Lecture
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Jeffrey Gibson will present the National Gallery's 2025 Annual Lecture, an event in which leading art world thinkers are invited to present new ideas in the field of art and art history.
Rhoda Roberts Returns to the Sydney Opera House in December
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
Rhoda will share the story of an extraordinary moment in cultural history and her legendary first cousin, boxer Francis “Frank” Roberts. Learn more about the show here!
SNALS AND ROCKS to Return to Sydney Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Co-directors Astra Milne and Miah Tito-Barratt will present the return of Snail And Rocks for Sydney Fringe, with their last show playing in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
REVIEW: In the constellation that is the Australian musical theatre scene, there is one BRIGHT STAR.
by Kym Vaitiekus - September 22, 2025
Sport for Jove’s production at Hayes Theatre, led by co-directors Miranda Middleton and Damien Ryan with Musical Director Alec Steedman, orchestrates an exceptional ensemble to deliver a radiant and masterful piece of musical theatre.
Scene Theatre Sydney Opens SEED HUNTERS Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
Scene Theatre Sydney will present the world premiere of Australian playwright Carol Dance’s Seed Hunters, a comedy-meets-conspiracy that challenges ideas of identity, motherhood, and what it truly means to save the world.
Final Performances Added to Sydney Season of THE LOVERS
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
Due to popular demand, extra and final performances have been added today to the Sydney season of the breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers with performances now on sale until 23 November.
Silver Gull Play Award Announces 2025 Shortlist
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
The 2025 Silver Gull Play Award shortlist includes five new plays selected from a record number of submissions, with two additional works highly commended. The winner will be announced October 13 at New Theatre following rehearsed readings of the shortlisted scripts.
WORK, BUT THIS TIME LIKE YOU MEAN IT Heads to Sydney’s Rebel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Canberra Youth Theatre’s smash-hit comedy Work, But This Time Like You Mean It comes to Sydney’s Rebel Theatre October 15–18, 2025. Written by Honor Webster-Mannison and directed by Luke Rogers, the surreal play dives into the chaotic world of teenage fast-food workers caught in a fried chicken time loop.
Denise Scott, Lou Wall, Zoë Coombs Marr, and More Will Take Over Sydney This Summer
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2025
One of the hottest line ups of Australian comedy talent ever assembled will fill the Sydney Opera House with raucous laughter next February when Stand Up Summer brings together an incomparable group of Australian comedians for two weeks of laughter, storytelling and connection.
Tickets On Sale For MY FAIR LADY in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2025
Tickets are officially on sale today for the 70th Anniversary production of Lerner and Loewe's iconic My Fair Lady returning to the Sydney Opera House.
Review: HERE YOU COME AGAIN Is A Wholesome And Heartwarming Celebration of The Queen of Country, Dolly Parton
by Jade Kops - September 15, 2025
With Dolly Parton’s blessing, Bruce Vilanch (creator), Gabriel Barre (creator & Director) and Tricia Paoluccio’s (creator and performer) new musical, HERE YOU COME AGAIN opens in Sydney to the delight of Dolly fans.
Review:The World Premiere of HOW TO WRITE A HIT IN TWO DAYS
by Kym Vaitiekus - September 15, 2025
Director, Lee Lewis, brings Melanie Tait’s new work to the ensemble theatre. The world premiere of HOW TO WRITE A HIT IN TWO DAYS. 
RUINS أطلال Comes to the Seymour Centre
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
Seymour Centre and Clockfire Theatre Company will present the full-scale world premiere of Emily Ayoub and Madeline Baghurst’s profoundly affecting theatrical work RUINS أطلال at the Reginald Theatre.
Hayes Theatre Reveals 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
Artistic Directors of Hayes Theatre Co, Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer, unveiled an exciting line up of productions that celebrate the best of musical theatre and cabaret.
RETIRED LAUGHING To Play Four Australian Dates In 2026
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Silent Partner Creative Productions has announced the world premiere of a new comedy theatre show, Retired Laughing, taking place across Australia in February 2026.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Will Perform Brahms' A GERMAN REQUIEM at Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs will present a powerfully tender performance of one of the world's most loved compositions, Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem).
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Teatro Announces Cabaret Season, Including Ursula Yovich, Michael Cormick and More
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2025
The inaugural season of Cabaret at TEATRO, Sydney’s newest theatre, is set to take over the Italian Forum theatre this November in one of the biggest star-studded line-ups across a limited three-week season.
REVIEW: HOW TO PLOT A HIT IN TWO DAYS, the latest sucess at The Ensemble Theatre
by Kym Vaitiekus - September 05, 2025
HOW TO WRITE A HIT IN TWO DAYS, Melanie Tait’s heartfelt and hilarious world premiere at the Ensemble Theatre. Review by Kym Vaitiekus
Bell Shakespeare Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2025
Bell Shakespeare has announced its 2026 Season, with three productions to be presented around the country. Learn more about the upcoming season lineup here!
500 $25 Tickets Available to See Opera Australia's RENT
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
To mark the upcoming Opera House season of Jonathan Larson's exhilarating, multi-Tony Award winning musical RENT, Opera Australia is offering fans the chance to see the show that rocked Broadway for just $25 a ticket.
Tickets on Sale For the 2025 Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
The 2025 Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival (SIWJF) invites you to make an expression, featuring the best global and local Jazz artists across 12 venues this Spring.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Adds Extra Performance in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
Due to popular demand, an additional matinee on Sunday 26 October has been added to the Sydney season of Shirley Valentine which will play at Theatre Royal Sydney.
CELEBRITY THEATRESPORTS Fundraiser Comes to the Enmore Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2025
THEATRESPORTS is the longest-running comedy show in town. Come along and celebrate our 40th year of inspiration, creativity & laughter. Learn more here!