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fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival

fortyfivedownstairs: Violeta Parra’s Chile

fortyfivedownstairs 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Virtuoso young Chilean Pianist Ricardo Roche Idini joins forces with renowned Chilean poet and journalist Alejandro Vargas and singer Tash Vargas to present a kaleidoscopic look at Chile’s troubled past through the music and lyrics of iconic Chilean artist Violeta Parra. Featuring music never heard before in Australia, telling an…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Noriko

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Noriko is an ever-evolving creative force who continues to take her Japanese music to places few have ventured. A culturally diverse female musician and performer, Noriko seeks out unique collaborations and creative practises that extend well beyond her music into acting and theatre, sound art and composing. She strives to…
The Lover & The Dumb Waiter

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…
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…
I & You

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…
Adelaide Cabaret Festival Sarah-Louise Young

The Art House, Wyong: An Evening Without Kate Bush

The Art House 19-21 Margaret Street, Wyong, NSW, Australia
Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe runs, two Soho Theatre seasons, UK tours and a sold-out season at Sydney Festival 2024. Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! This smash-hit cabaret-style homage, pays glorious tribute to the music, fans, and mythology of…

Wesley Music Centre: John Granger Fisher Piano Recital

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest (Wesley Music Centre) 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
Internationally-acclaimed Australian concert pianist John Granger Fisher presents a program of works from the Baroque period to the 20th century. The recital includes works by Scarlatti, Haydn, Schumann, Schubert/Liszt, Bizet/Horowitz and more.

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!…

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…
Parrwang Lifts The Sky

Sydney Conservatorium of Music: Parrwang Lifts The Sky

Sydney Conservatorium of Music 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Did you know that the Magpies created the first dawn?* A long time ago…. The sky was a blanket on the land. The earth was in darkness and the people were afraid. It was a very sad state of affairs and would have stayed that way except for the courage…
The Dictionary of Lost Words

State Theatre Company South Australia: The Dictionary of Lost Words

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words is brought to vivid life in this wildly popular stage adaptation by Verity Laughton. “Filled with humour and historical awareness” (Broadway World) and expertly directed by Jessica Arthur, it’s no wonder this play has become a runaway success.…

Elder Conservatorium: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
A concert spanning Baroque brilliance, modern storytelling and romantic beauty. Bach’s timeless Concerto for Two Violins in D minor is overflowing with elegance. Schneider’s Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde brings drama and intrigue to life through the voices of two cellos and string orchestra, while Atterberg’s lush and lyrical Intermezzo…

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