• Editor's Choice Flight

    State Opera South Australia: Flight

    Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Jonathan Dove’s Flight is that rare bird, a genuinely popular contemporary opera. Based on the true story of a man with no paperwork living in an airport, this zany, yet occasionally bittersweet comedy follows a group of passengers and crew forced to hole up in a terminal building overnight. Mistaken…
    Upside Down at the Bottom of the World

    Sydney Acting Studio: Upside Down at the Bottom of the World

    Sydney Acting Studio 11 Cope Street, Redfern, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Following our successful productions of In a Little Room and Mad For You, Ad Hoc Theatre in association with the Sydney Actors Studio presents a revival of David Allen’s award winning play about DH Lawrence and his wife Frieda during the time they spent in Australia in the 1920s. Very…

    Belvoir St Theatre: I & You

    Belvoir St Theatre 25 Belvoir St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Think back to the time in your life where every moment was new. Where every moment, was your first. First driving lesson, first party, first kiss, first love… first loss… Everything lay ahead, an intensely wonderful and simultaneously terrifying thought to cross our restless young minds, and full hearts. This…

    Ilana Charnelle: What-If Island

    Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Victoria, Australia
    An autism diagnosis, a crippling breakup, a songwriter alone - what could go wrong? Winner of the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Access and Inclusion Award, ‘What-If Island' examines the doubts we try to brush away to hold onto our serene shores. Feeling like her brain is fundamentally faulty, Ilana Charnelle has…

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Daniel Lozakovich performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    This concert is an incredible opportunity to experience this extraordinary artist performing a work that showcases every bit of his ability. As the violin enters above shimmering strings, Sibelius captures the icy beauty of his native Finland. There’s a sense of vastness and weightlessness that’s simply beautiful to experience. Lozakovich's…

    Darwin Entertainment Centre: Hindley Street Country Club Just Gets Better

    AANT Centre Darwin, NT, Australia
    After an extraordinary breakout year in 2024, Hindley Street Country Club are set to embark on their first national theatre tour in 2025 with their awesome 11-piece band of premium musicians, spectacular enhanced production values with fresh new songs and your favourites in an all-killer, no-filler two hour set that’ll…

    Ensemble Theatre: The Lover & The Dumb Waiter

    Ensemble Theatre Sydney, NSW, Australia
    THE LOVER Trapped in the monotony of middle-class life, Richard and Sarah’s marriage is on its last legs. Perhaps a lover could reignite their corroding relationship… or is escape from their stifling existence just a fantasy? Burning with intrigue and uneasy humour, Harold Pinter spins a dangerous game of cat…

    Tempo Rubato: Professor Good Trip

    Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Featuring existing works and a major new World Premiere, 'Professor Good Trip’ is a new collaborative project featuring pianist Alex Raineri with compositions and live electronics by Samantha Wolf. Wolf’s music has been extensively performed throughout Australia, Europe, UK, New Zealand, and the USA (where she is currently on the…
    Imagine Live

    Adelaide Festival Centre: Imagine Live

    Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Performers breathe life into the pages of Alison Lester’s beloved book, revealing hidden depths and unexpected adventures. From spotting leopards to diving with dolphins, every moment is a discovery. This 60-minute interactive musical, crafted by the acclaimed team behind Robot Song, promises enchantment and excitement for all ages. Join us…

    Sydney Opera House: Grug and the Rainbow

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    A magical adaptation of Ted Prior’s beloved picture books, Grug and the Rainbow sees our grassy little friend embark on an epic adventure to bask in the colours of the illusive rainbow. Featuring exquisite puppetry and heart-warming humour back to delight audiences, this smash hit is not one to miss…
    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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