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Clocked Out: Peak Plastique – Clocked Out

Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Ordinary plastic objects transformed into extraordinary soundscapes through 11 exquisite musical compositions accompanied by evocative animations, that explore our complex relationship with plastics. Drawing on decades of sonic curiosity across the fields of classical, jazz and experimental music traditions, pianist Erik Griswold, violinist Anna McMichael, percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson and video…

Clocked Out: Peak Plastique – Clocked Out

Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Ordinary plastic objects transformed into extraordinary soundscapes through 11 exquisite musical compositions accompanied by evocative animations, that explore our complex relationship with plastics. Drawing on decades of sonic curiosity across the fields of classical, jazz and experimental music traditions, pianist Erik Griswold, violinist Anna McMichael, percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson and video…

Editor's Choice Are You Lonesome Tonight

Opera Queensland: Are You Lonesome Tonight

Performance Arts Culture Cessnock 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock, NSW, 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,…

Sydney Theatre Company: RBG: Of Many, One

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
After a triumphant premiere season in 2022, and a sold-out national tour in 2024, the smash-hit RBG: Of Many, One returns to the Sydney stage once more in 2025, due to popular demand. The brilliant Heather Mitchell will be reviving her award-winning and critically acclaimed “virtuosic performance” (The Conversation) of the woman…
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GWB Entertainment: The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale

Comedy Theatre 240 Exhibition St,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Condensing J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel into a three-hour musical takes some doing, but the main plot points are here as Frodo Baggins and three fellow Hobbits set out on a dangerous journey to save Middle-earth by destroying the all-powerful One Ring. Most of the performers are actor-musicians and it’s…

Melbourne Recital Centre: GIFT: Eiko Ishibashi x Ryusuke Hamaguchi

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Multi-instrumentalist Eiko Ishibashi and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi reunite for GIFT–a compelling blend of silent film and live musical performance. Set in the tranquil Mizubiki Village, GIFT follows Takumi and his daughter Hana, whose peaceful life amid nature faces upheaval when plans emerge for a luxury campsite in their community. As the story unfolds, Ishibashi weaves…
Prinnie Stevens

Bird’s Basement: Prinnie Stevens

Bird's Basement 11 Singers Ln, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
After hit show Lady Sings The Blues Prinnie is back & this is no ordinary cabaret! It's where powerhouse vocals meet raw emotion, where musical theatre meets the raw energy of Soul, RnB, Pop, and Gospel. For over 25 years, Prinnie has captivated audiences with her unique blend of talent, from…
Parvyn – Relaxed Performance

Melbourne Recital Centre: Parvyn – Relaxed Performance

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
The Centre’s series of Relaxed Performances are specifically suited for audiences with sensory sensitivities, using altered lighting, more in-depth musical explanations and accompanying access resources. Individuals and community groups are welcome to join us for the 10.30am concert. School groups are welcome to join us for the 12noon concert. ARIA…
Parvyn – Relaxed Performance

Melbourne Recital Centre: Parvyn – Relaxed Performance

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
The Centre’s series of Relaxed Performances are specifically suited for audiences with sensory sensitivities, using altered lighting, more in-depth musical explanations and accompanying access resources. Individuals and community groups are welcome to join us for the 10.30am concert. School groups are welcome to join us for the 12noon concert. ARIA…
The Dictionary of Lost Words

State Theatre Company South Australia: The Dictionary of Lost Words

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words is brought to vivid life in this wildly popular stage adaptation by Verity Laughton. “Filled with humour and historical awareness” (Broadway World) and expertly directed by Jessica Arthur, it’s no wonder this play has become a runaway success.…

Queen Hades Productions: Posh

The Old Fitz Theatre 129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, NSW, Australia
At an exclusive Oxford dining club, ten wealthy young men gather for a night of indulgence, revelry, and destruction. Fueled by privilege, arrogance, and an unwavering belief in their own power, they’re ready to take on the world—until the night spirals out of control. Laura Wade’s Posh is a razor-sharp,…

Fine Comb Theatre Company: Shadow of Doubt

The Blue Room Theatre 53 James St, Perth, WA, Australia
What Lies Beneath The Surface? David and Heather Andrews seem like the perfect couple. Nestled in the Kalamunda hills, their newlywed life appears flawless – cooking dinner together, hiking scenic trails, and even building Ikea furniture with ease. It is the picture of suburban bliss, a white picket dream. But…

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