Adelaide Jazz Festival

Adelaide Jazz Festival: Lynchian Art-Jazz by Djawbreaker

Immersive Light and Art 63 Light Square, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Known for his unforgettable use of music and sound in film and television, David Lynch’s haunting, twisted worlds will come alive as Kaurna Yerta jazz-rock group Djawbreaker takes you on a sonic journey deep into the eerie and the sublime, paired with accompanying visuals by Ryan Sahb across The Lab’s…
Adelaide Jazz Festival

Adelaide Jazz Festival: King of Spain

Grace Emily Hotel 232 Waymouth St, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Listen carefully to the soul of King of Spain and what do you hear? The sultry nights of Spanish Harlem? A flash of feisty Madrid nightclub cool? The smouldering majesty of Miles Davis’ Sketches of Spain? Drawing inspiration from jazz legends like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, the band combines…
Locus

Erth: Locus

Bondi Pavilion Theatre Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi, NSW, Australia
Discover the captivating world of Locus – a site-specific journey that will redefine your perception of the iconic Bondi Pavilion.  Embark on an extraordinary adventure as the acclaimed team at Erth reimagines the spaces within this beloved building, unveiling its hidden depths and unexpected wonders. Collaborating with a talented troupe…
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Blackheath Chamber Music Festival: Blowing to the Wind

Phillips Hall, Blackheath Blackheath, NSW, Australia
Now in its fifth year, the BCMF has fast become one of this country’s premier events, attracting music buffs to the idyllic Blue Mountains village. The three-day program includes a Baroque recital by American countertenor Reginald Mobley (see page 44) with Bach Akademie Australia; a program of duets pairing musicians…
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL

CDP Kids: Dog Man: The Musical

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Best buddies George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it's time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man and ALL HERO!!  How hard…

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…
Locus

Erth: Locus

Bondi Pavilion Theatre Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi, NSW, Australia
Discover the captivating world of Locus – a site-specific journey that will redefine your perception of the iconic Bondi Pavilion.  Embark on an extraordinary adventure as the acclaimed team at Erth reimagines the spaces within this beloved building, unveiling its hidden depths and unexpected wonders. Collaborating with a talented troupe…
The Man From Snowy River In Concert

Spiritworks: The Man From Snowy River In Concert

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Southern Cross Symphony will perform the award-winning score by Bruce Rowland live to screen of this iconic film in concert, under the baton of Vanessa Scammell. The Man From Snowy River launched the stellar careers of Sigrid Thornton and Tom Burlinson. The movie, which also starred Jack Thompson and the…

Hayes Theatre Co: The Producers

Hayes Theatre Co 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia
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. Now, the show comes to the Hayes in an all-new production! The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and a mild-mannered accountant come…
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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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…

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