Editor's Choice Bach’s Orchestral Suites

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Bach’s Orchestral Suites

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
JS Bach’s four orchestral suites are rarely played together in a single concert, but Artistic Director Paul Dyer has curated just such a program, promising the grandest performance of the season. Each suite begins with a French overture in the style of Lully, followed by a variety of dances – among…

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is beloved by audiences and arguably one of the greatest clarinet works ever written. Composed only a few weeks before Mozart’s death, this is music of sublime beauty and depth. Made famous by its use in the film Out of Africa, audiences will hear it anew performed by…
Meet @ The Market

Orchestra Victoria: Meet @ The Market

Meat Market 54 Courtney St, North Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Step into Orchestra Victoria’s new home at the iconic Meat Market in North Melbourne and experience classical music in a fresh, modern context that breaks with tradition. Perfect for curious minds eager to connect over great music, a drink in one hand and a bite in the other. Meet is…
Editor's Choice Matthias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Daniil Trifonov performs Rachmaninov

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
In what promises to be a highlight of this year’s concert calendar, German baritone and Lieder expert Matthias Goerne embarks on a national tour with Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov (see our interview with Goerne on page 46). Witness their unparalleled artistry as they perform Schubert’s Schwanengesang, Winterreise and Die schöne Müllerin. Trifonov…
Amber

essential workers: Amber

The Old Fitz Theatre 129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, NSW, Australia
Meet Amber. She's a Richard Curtis Rom-Com fanatic and has been praying for God to send her the man of her dreams ever since she was fifteen. When she's first kissed and half-fingered by the coolest boy in school at the back of Edgecliff Centre, she's pretty sure her love…
BEACON

Tasdance: BEACON

Launceston Civic Square St John and Charles Streets, Launceston, TAS, Australia
BEACON is an intergenerational dance performance, brought to life at dusk. This transformative encounter brings community members and professional artists together to explore our deep connection to place, confront the challenges to our climate, and embrace the power of gathering. Immerse yourself in a shared energy and leave feeling inspired…
Resonant Spaces

Canberra Museum & Gallery: Resonant Spaces – David Bridie

Canberra Museum & Gallery 176 London Cct,, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Seven-time ARIA Award–winning artist and founding member of Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake, David Bridie, will perform on 28 March 2025. His evocative soundscapes draw inspiration from Nolan’s stage and theatre collaborations, echoing the artist’s bold reimagining of history and mythology A founding member of the critically acclaimed musical groups Not Drowning…
Annie (Melbourne)

John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Annie

Capitol Theatre, Sydney 13 Campbell St, Haymarket, NSW
The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now the production returns to the Capitol Theatre from March for a strictly limited season. Starring the incomparable Anthony Warlow as “Daddy” Warbucks, the show-stopping Debora Krizak as the infamous Miss Hannigan,…

John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Sister Act

Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
Based on the film, which quickly became a global phenomenon, Sister Act is set to light up our theatres and lift our spirits with its irresistible energy and joy, that only this iconic story can. Starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore…
Godspell

The Midnite Youth Theatre Company: Godspell

Subiaco Arts Centre 180 Hamersley Rd, Subiaco, WA, Australia
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs. Based on the Gospel According to Matthew, interspersed with storytelling,…
Cameron James; Broken Records

Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Cameron James; Broken Records

ACMI Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
As seen on Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Spicks & Specks, Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Bump and more. Following a sell out 2024 season, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Most Oustanding Show nominee, Sydney Comedy Festival Director’s Choice winner and Bad Boy of Musical Comedy* (*self proclaimed), Cameron James is back with…

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