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,…

Canberra International Music Festival: Theme and Variations recital

Drill Hall Gallery, ANU Kingsley St, Acton, ACT, Australia
Each year, Theme and Variations Foundation seeks to assist young Australian pianists in their pursuits. Cairns-born young pianist Reuben Tsang received an award in the recently concluded 2024 Sydney International Piano Competition.
Shock Lines

Canberra International Music Festival: Shock Lines

Canberra Glassworks 11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston, ACT, Australia
Shock Lines is an interdisciplinary collaboration between glass artist Caitlin Dubler, Canberra-born percussionist Niki Johnson, and sound designer Natasha Dubler that works across installation, performance and musical composition. Their self-titled work features suspended glass-sandstone sculptures, live percussive performance, and immersive surround sound. Shock Lines is a site-specific journey through Canberra’s Glassworks and a deep dive…
Adelaide Jazz Festival

Adelaide Jazz Festival: UNESCO International Jazz Day concert

Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
This year’s headline act the Zela Margossian Quintet blends Armenian traditional music with contemporary jazz, creating a rich, evocative sound that has captivated audiences at the International Women’s Jazz Festival, Sydney Festival, and London’s EFG Jazz Festival at The Barbican. The night features Ciara Louise Ferguson, the 2024 COMA Emerging…

Fine Comb Theatre Company: Shadow of Doubt

The Blue Room Theatre 53 James St, Perth, WA, Australia
What Lies Beneath The Surface? David and Heather Andrews seem like the perfect couple. Nestled in the Kalamunda hills, their newlywed life appears flawless – cooking dinner together, hiking scenic trails, and even building Ikea furniture with ease. It is the picture of suburban bliss, a white picket dream. But…
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…

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…

Adelaide Baroque: House Concert: Saxon Splendour

This is an opportunity to experience an Adelaide Baroque performance up close - a 1-hour concert in an intimate setting. This first concert features solo and chamber works of grand design by masters of the German baroque: music from the courts of Leipzig and Dresden and influences, by J.S.Bach, C.P.E.Bach,…
Jesus Christ Superstar

John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Jesus Christ Superstar

Princess Theatre, Melbourne 163 Spring St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to Australia in 2024 with a mesmerising new production that has garnered unprecedented reviews and accolades as it has toured the US and UK, including winning an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. Featuring lyrics and music by Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and…
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,…

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