• Sorry For Your Loss

    YIRRAMBOI: Sorry For Your Loss

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    A heartfelt and hilarious story about growing up on the mean streets of Aotearoa with a sometimes-there-mostly-not Dad. Sorry For Your Loss is about the power of wāhine (women); and the gift of strength from one woman to another. Cian Parker shares her story about reclaiming her heritage when she…
    We Will Rock You

    Penrith Musical Comedy Company: We Will Rock You

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
    Penrith Musical Comedy Company presents a musical by Queen and Ben Elton, which tells the story of a group of Bohemians who search for their Rock ‘n’ Roll saviour, to free them from the grips of the evil Killer Queen – ruler of Globalsoft Corporation. Filled with all the classic…

    Ilana Charnelle: What-If Island

    Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Victoria, Australia
    An autism diagnosis, a crippling breakup, a songwriter alone - what could go wrong? Winner of the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Access and Inclusion Award, ‘What-If Island' examines the doubts we try to brush away to hold onto our serene shores. Feeling like her brain is fundamentally faulty, Ilana Charnelle has…

    Darwin Entertainment Centre: Hindley Street Country Club Just Gets Better

    AANT Centre Darwin, NT, Australia
    After an extraordinary breakout year in 2024, Hindley Street Country Club are set to embark on their first national theatre tour in 2025 with their awesome 11-piece band of premium musicians, spectacular enhanced production values with fresh new songs and your favourites in an all-killer, no-filler two hour set that’ll…
    We Will Rock You

    Penrith Musical Comedy Company: We Will Rock You

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
    Penrith Musical Comedy Company presents a musical by Queen and Ben Elton, which tells the story of a group of Bohemians who search for their Rock ‘n’ Roll saviour, to free them from the grips of the evil Killer Queen – ruler of Globalsoft Corporation. Filled with all the classic…

    The Concourse: Merci Charles

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    World class, Armenian singer, Hayk Petrosyan, also known and recognised in France, has truly captured the artistry of the phenomenon that is Charles Aznavour. Having performed numerous times for the legend himself, Hayk has earnt Aznavour’s praise and admiration. “Merci Charles” the World Tour, was formed by Hayk and his…

    Titus Grenyer: Sydney Town Hall Free Organ Recital – Bach to Basics

    Sydney Town Hall 483 George St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Titus Grenyer is an accomplished organist, conductor, composer and teacher. He's currently the manager of the organ and carillon at the University of Sydney, director of music at Our Lady of Dolours Church in Chatswood and the creator of Australia's largest organ Youtube channel, Pep Organ. Titus produces the City…
    Editor's Choice Are You Lonesome Tonight

    Opera Queensland: Are You Lonesome Tonight

    The Crackup Sisters' House and Yard 100 Elderslie St,, Winton, QLD, Australia
    Opera and country and western might sound like curious musical bedfellows, but this quirky show was a hit for Opera Queensland back in 2021. Now, it’s touring nationally. Patrick Nolan’s clever concept mixes arias by the likes of Puccini and Verdi with classic country songs by Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley,…

    Boroondara Arts: Apolline at Kew Court House Live

    Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
    Apolline is an award-winning neo-trad band whose intricate arrangements and high-quality performances have stunned audiences since their debut. Known for their creative and nonconformist style, the band utilises a wide range of musical influences such as jazz, Scandinavian folk and a healthy dose of Eurovision to inspire an innovative sound.
    Kew Court House Live

    Boroondara Arts: Apolline

    Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
    Apolline is an award-winning neo-trad band whose intricate arrangements and high-quality performances have stunned audiences since their debut. Known for their creative and nonconformist style, the band utilises a wide range of musical influences such as jazz, Scandinavian folk and a healthy dose of Eurovision to inspire an innovative sound…

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