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Crossroads Live Australia: And Then There Were None

Comedy Theatre 240 Exhibition St,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
In 2022, Robyn Nevin directed Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit, The Mousetrap. Her production was such a big hit that producer John Frost asked if she would direct And Then There Were None, adapted by Christie from her 1939 novel. In the thriller, eight people receive an unexpected invitation to a…
MJ The Musical

Michael Cassel Group: MJ The Musical

Sydney Lyric Theatre 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award-winning new musical MJ the Musical. Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ the Musical goes beyond the singular moves and…

Forced Entertainment: Complete Works: Table Top Shakespeare

Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
Shakespeare’s 36 plays in eight days, as they’ve never been imagined before! Salt and pepper shakers for the king and queen. A ruler for the prince. A spoon for the servant. Lighter fluid for the innkeeper. Hamlet is a bottle of vinegar. One by one, over eight days, every Shakespeare…

Duneira Estate: Rendezvous in Paradise

Duneira Estate 1 Officer Ln, Mount Macedon, VIC, Australia
Pianist Jenny Lu and trombonist James Littlewood invite you to an afternoon of passionate music inspired by the lush gardens of Duneira Estate. Evocative pieces by Gabel, Lassen, and Tchaikovsky will transport listeners to a world of tender devotion. The performers will also premiere their own arrangement of Frederick Delius' 'The Walk to…
Big Name, No Blankets

Ilbijerri Theatre Company: Big Name, No Blankets

Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Adelaide, SA, Australia
Big Name, No Blankets celebrates the phenomenal journey and impact of Australian music icons Warumpi Band in an epic rock musical. Known for their anthems Blackfella/Whitefella, My Island Home and Jailanguru Pakarnu, this extraordinary story is inspired by Warumpi Band’s rise to the top through their politics, presence and potent rock ‘n’ roll riffs. Founding…

Foundry Theatre: No Love Songs

Foundry Theatre 55 Pirrama Rd,, Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
After sell out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe, London and the US premiere, you will not want to miss this powerful and uplifting modern love story. NO LOVE SONGS packs an emotional punch in its heartfelt songs and honest storytelling. Starring Keegan Joyce (Rake, Please Like Me) and Lucy Maunder (Chicago, Mary Poppins) NO…
Come from Away

Empire Theatre: Come from Away

The Empire Theatres, Toowoomba 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Broadway musical Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the aftermath of 9/11 and the small Canadian town that welcomed them with open arms. When US airspace was abruptly closed, the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, found itself…
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Sydney Theatre Company: 4000 Miles

Wharf 1 Theatre Sydney, NSW, Australia
Nancye Hayes returns to the STC for the first time in two decades to perform in this uplifting, comic drama by American playwright Amy Herzog. When 21-year-old Leo (Shiv Palekar) suffers a major loss on a cross-country cycling trip, he turns up at the home of his feisty 91-year-old grandmother…
Editor's Choice Journeying to Finisterre

The Song Company: Journeying to Finisterre

Blackheath Uniting Church 43 Govetts Leap Rd,, Blackheath, NSW, Australia
Here’s a fascinating program, crafted by The Song Company’s co-Artistic Director and soprano Amy Moore, exploring themes and music associated with the famous pilgrim route across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Medieval music comes from the 12th-century Codex Calixtinus, which contains some of the earliest examples of polyphony, as…
Editor's Choice Matthias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov

Adelaide Festival: Trifonov & Goerne: Die schöne Müllerin

Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, 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…

Adelaide Fringe: The Poetry Garden

Treasury 1860 144 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Join Rebecca and Andrew from the award-winning Dyad Productions, as they reveal their favourite poems of love, loss, silliness and humour. From Roger McGough to Shakespeare, from Thomas Hardy to John Betjeman, from Maya Angelou to Stevie Smith this show runs the gamut of poets old and new. We’ve collected…

Adelaide Fringe: Emma Horwood – Songs of Middle Earth

The Lab 63 Light Square, Adelaide, SA, Australia
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy has captivated readers for 70 years, with its rich tapestry of storytelling and evocative poetry inspiring composers across generations. Celebrate this enduring legacy with acclaimed Adelaide harpist-singer Emma Horwood as she weaves Tolkien’s poetry into an enchanting musical experience. Accompanied by dramatic readings from…

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