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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…
Romeo and Juliet

BIG Live Pty Ltd: Romeo and Juliet

Theatre Royal, Hobart 29 Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Shakespeare’s most iconic love story comes to life this May with BIG Live’s stunning production of Romeo and Juliet. Prepare to be swept away by the passion, drama, and heartbreak of this timeless classic, set to the breathtaking scores of Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky, brought to life by an extraordinary cast. Featuring Emilia…
Hollywood Songbook

Musica Viva Australia: Hollywood Songbook

Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Signum Saxophone Quartet and renegade opera star, Ali McGregor, reclaim the Hollywood Songbook in a journey from moody monochrome to vibrant technicolour. Trip the light fantastic from Berlin to Hollywood, via a Shakespearean tragedy, a Broadway musical and a Wild West rodeo in this sonic documentary of turbulent times.
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,…

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Reich & Golijov

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Bringing together two modern musical titans in one special program, Reich & Golijov is a profound exploration of spirituality, memory and the power of music to transform human experience. Featuring the ACO Quartet led by Richard Tognetti, with special guest, clarinettist David Griffiths, the program features two landmark works, Steve…
The Beep Test

Theatre Works: The Beep Test

Theatre Works St Kilda, VIC, Australia
The Beep Test is a comedic, fast-paced, over-the-top new Australian musical that dives into the drama and chaos that was school Beep Tests! The musical follows four determined students and one far too enthusiastic PE Teacher of Class 7C as they compete for the number one place, whatever the cost!…
1984 by George Orwell

shake & stir theatre co: 1984 by George Orwell

Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, Australia
Big Brother is back. Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula). It was a bright cold day, and the clocks were striking thirteen...  Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry…
Thirst

Yirra Yaakin Theatre: Thirst

Subiaco Arts Centre 180 Hamersley Rd, Subiaco, WA, Australia
Thirst is a funny and tender comedy that explores why some people leave, some stay, and some return to regional towns. Thirst is set in the Glass Slipper Tavern, the community hub of Yellow Springs. Lola, a former popstar, and her entrepreneurial long-term partner and band member, Chico, never thought…
Editor's Choice Manon

The Australian Ballet: Manon

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece makes a welcome return after more than a decade. Originally created for The Royal Ballet in 1974, it came to our shores 20 years later, thrilling audiences with its sumptuous retelling of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel. Prepare to be moved by Manon’s doomed love affair with…
Editor's Choice Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

Cameron Mackintosh: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

ICC Sydney 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Boublil and Schönberg’s landmark musical has been thrilling audiences around the world since its 1985 London premiere. As Les Mis celebrates its 40th anniversary, Cameron Mackintosh has created a spectacular new production, specially designed for large-scale venues. It arrives in Australia with a star-studded cast. Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly…
Editor's Choice The Wrong Gods

Belvoir St Theatre: The Wrong Gods

Belvoir St Theatre 25 Belvoir St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S. Shakthidharan enjoyed international success with his epic 2019 play Counting and Cracking about a Sri Lankan-Australian family across four generations. His latest stage work is a more intimate, 90-minute piece, featuring four performers. Co-produced with Melbourne Theatre Company, The Wrong Gods explores the tension between tradition and progress in…
The Soul of the Cello: Timo-Veikko Valve

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Soul of the Cello: Timo-Veikko Valve

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Timo-Veikko Valve, Principal Cello of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, performs and directs this program of music arranged for string orchestra. Experience sublime works by Mozart and Bach, and the stunning Wiima by Finnish composer Jaakko Kuusisto. Schumann’s soulful Cello Concerto completes an evening celebrating this beautiful instrument.

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