BEACON

Tasdance: BEACON

Launceston Civic Square St John and Charles Streets, Launceston, TAS, Australia
BEACON is an intergenerational dance performance, brought to life at dusk. This transformative encounter brings community members and professional artists together to explore our deep connection to place, confront the challenges to our climate, and embrace the power of gathering. Immerse yourself in a shared energy and leave feeling inspired…
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,…

John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Sister Act

Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
Based on the film, which quickly became a global phenomenon, Sister Act is set to light up our theatres and lift our spirits with its irresistible energy and joy, that only this iconic story can. Starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore…
Godspell

The Midnite Youth Theatre Company: Godspell

Subiaco Arts Centre 180 Hamersley Rd, Subiaco, WA, Australia
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs. Based on the Gospel According to Matthew, interspersed with storytelling,…

Ten Days On The Island: TMAG Up Late

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Dunn Pl, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Experience three unique Lutruwita/Tasmanian exhibitions featuring celebrated contemporary artists, while being serenaded by the soulful sounds of Palawa musician DENNI, making it a perfect evening of art, music, and enjoyment. Gather with friends and our vibrant artistic community in a setting that beautifully complements the creativity on display. A unique…
Cameron James; Broken Records

Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Cameron James; Broken Records

ACMI Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
As seen on Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Spicks & Specks, Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Bump and more. Following a sell out 2024 season, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Most Oustanding Show nominee, Sydney Comedy Festival Director’s Choice winner and Bad Boy of Musical Comedy* (*self proclaimed), Cameron James is back with…
Wilds

ROOKE: Wilds

Earl Arts Centre 10 Earl Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
In this bold physical work, witness strength, connectivity, fragility, and humanity’s profound bond with the earth beneath us. The elements of the earth and the cycles of life clash in a battle of wills. How much can be given? Can we ever truly conquer nature, or are we forever bound…
Music is the Colour of My Skin

Ten Days On The Island: Music is the Colour of My Skin

Valentino Safe Co 1/1973 Main Road, Lilydale, TAS, Australia
Experience an unforgettable evening with Grammy award-winning artist Lucky Oceans, one of the world’s greatest pedal steel guitarists, and acclaimed composer and performer David Milroy. These two musical legends have been captivating audiences for decades with their intimate, bespoke program of original works and reinvented standards. In this latest collaboration,…

Theatre Works: slay

It starts with an eerie disappearance… What follows is a political horror comedy where the four lesbians that are blamed for the sudden disappearance one by one meet gruesome fates. Can one of them survive to set the record straight? SLAY is a devised theatrical work that explores representation of…

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