Dingoo Media: Stay Online

Palace Cinemas 99 Norton St Leichhardt NSW 2040 Australia, Leichhardt, NSW, Australia
A war movie, made at war. Join us for the Australian Preview Screening of Stay Online, a critically acclaimed screenlife war drama from Ukraine, followed by a live-streamed Q&A with the filmmakers. Set during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Stay Online tells the story of a young Ukrainian woman who,…
Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique is a lifetime in a symphony. Growing in power and strength throughout, the strings bloom exquisitely in the third movement — 80 musicians of the Sydney Symphony at full stride — before falling away into poetic oblivion at the end. It was Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, one he described as the…

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,…
Midnight: The Cinderella Musical

St Patrick’s College: Midnight: The Cinderella Musical

Princess Theatre, Launceston (Theatre North) 55/57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Loosely inspired by the classic Cinderella story, MIDNIGHT is a bold and enchanting tale that turns tradition on its head. St Patrick’s College proudly presents MIDNIGHT: The Cinderella Musical, making its highly anticipated Tasmanian premiere at the Princess Theatre, Launceston. The story follows Ella—a feisty, funny, and fiercely independent young…
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,…
Editor's Choice

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…
Adelaide Jazz Festival

Adelaide Jazz Festival: Pulpland

The University of Adelaide North Terrace, SA, Australia
Pulpland is a hard-hitting jazz quintet that performs original compositions inspired by the explosive and adventurous spirit of Miles Davis’ second great quintet, particularly the ‘MilesSmiles’ recordings. Led by the accomplished vocalist and composer Chelsea Lee, this project emphasizes the importance of deep listening and communication between band members, resulting in a fiery…
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!…
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…
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West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Baroque Brilliance

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s Concertmaster Shaun-Lee Chen directs a program of Baroque masterworks that includes In furore iustissimae irae sung by Sara Macliver. One of Vivaldi’s three surviving motets for soprano, it was written in Rome during Carnival season between 1722 and 1724. Other program highlights include Le Chaos from Rebel’s…

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