Henry 5

Bell Shakespeare: Henry 5

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Young Prince Hal has left his wayward adolescence behind and assumed the mantle of kingship. Following a humiliating insult by the French prince, King Henry launches England into a war with France to claim the throne he believes is rightfully his. Against all odds, he leads his troops from despair…
The Producers

Joshua Robson Productions: The Producers

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Parramatta, NSW, Australia
They picked the wrong play; the wrong director; the wrong cast… Where did they go right? Bialystock and Bloom! Those names strike terror and hysteria into anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult-comedy film, or the smash-hit, record-breaking Broadway musical it inspired. Blazing the trail for a new kind of…
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…
Grifted & Talented with Jim Fishwick

Jetpack Theatre: Grifted & Talented with Jim Fishwick

Factory Theatre 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, NSW, Australia
It’s the show that puts the CON into talent CONtest! Join an eclectic mix of comedians, musicians, and improvisers as they take part in a good ol’fashioned talent show. Expect songs, magic, party tricks, circus skills, and more! The only catch? None of the contestants know what their talent will…
Popera: Sex, Death & Politics

Sydney Comedy Festival: Popera – Sex, Death & Politics

Factory Theatre 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, NSW, Australia
Uma Dobia is your game show host for the evening as we spin the wheel, shake our maracas and ding our dong. Spotify playlists collide in Popera with questions such as "Why did Trevor leave? What’s cockrockera? And, who will win the air fryer?". Directed by Bronny Lane, get ready…
Classical Music Club

Hermit Arts: Classical Music Club

Leederville Town Hall 84 Cambridge St, West Leederville, WA
A morning concert series featuring local classical musicians perform a beautiful one hour long recital. Each performance features famous classical tunes that are well known and easy to listen to. Classical Music Club concerts are at the Leederville Town Hall from 10-11am on the third Friday of each month in…
Editor's Choice The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Woodward Productions & Neil Gooding Productions: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
To see or not to see . . . Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, this no-holds-Bard comedy condenses Shakespeare’s 37 plays into a 97-minute irreverent romp featuring the best and weirdest moments. Directed by Australian comedy genius Darren Gilshenan, a cast of three deliver tragic deaths, wild romances and…
Stephen Hough performs Brahms

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Stephen Hough performs Brahms

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
In the hands of Sir Stephen Hough, ‘Brahms’ concertos have rarely sounded more brilliant, energetic and innovative’ (The Sunday Times). When you experience the stormy opening you’ll understand why this piece is considered one of the great piano concertos – but keep listening for the gorgeous slow movement, before it…
1984 by George Orwell

shake & stir theatre co: 1984 by George Orwell

Glen Street Theatre Belrose, NSW, 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…
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Fancy a good practical joke? Richard Strauss wrote Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche (Merry Pranks) about a German folk hero who loved getting up to no good. It’s always fun to hear musical comedy from a serious composer, and we’ll be cracking a smile with you in the Concert Hall. Erich…
Editor's Choice The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Woodward Productions & Neil Gooding Productions: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
To see or not to see . . . Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, this no-holds-Bard comedy condenses Shakespeare’s 37 plays into a 97-minute irreverent romp featuring the best and weirdest moments. Directed by Australian comedy genius Darren Gilshenan, a cast of three deliver tragic deaths, wild romances and…

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…

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