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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…

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…
Hold Me Closer Tony Danza

The Farm: Hold Me Closer Tony Danza

Black Box Theatre at The Old Ambulance Station 80 Howard Street, Nambour, QLD, Australia
Hold Me Closer Tony Danza is bold, brash, and non-conforming dance-theatre work that – just like a pop song that you can’t get out of your head – is also deeply seductive. Reflecting a modern minefield of potential misrepresentations, ‘Tony’ confronts our awkward reality of responsibility through a choreography of…
Hold Me Closer Tony Danza

The Farm: Hold Me Closer Tony Danza

Black Box Theatre at The Old Ambulance Station 80 Howard Street, Nambour, QLD, Australia
Hold Me Closer Tony Danza is bold, brash, and non-conforming dance-theatre work that – just like a pop song that you can’t get out of your head – is also deeply seductive. Reflecting a modern minefield of potential misrepresentations, ‘Tony’ confronts our awkward reality of responsibility through a choreography of…
Sorry For Your Loss

YIRRAMBOI: Sorry For Your Loss

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
A heartfelt and hilarious story about growing up on the mean streets of Aotearoa with a sometimes-there-mostly-not Dad. Sorry For Your Loss is about the power of wāhine (women); and the gift of strength from one woman to another. Cian Parker shares her story about reclaiming her heritage when she…
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Sydney Theatre Company: Bloom

Roslyn Packer Theatre 22 Hickson Rd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This new Australian musical played to sold-out houses when it premiered at Melbourne Theatre Company in 2023. The fact that Tom Gleisner of Working Dog fame (The Castle, The Dish, Utopia, Have You Been Paying Attention?) wrote the book and lyrics was doubtless part of the appeal. Bloom (with music…

Smith’s Alternative: Volant

Smith's Alternative 76 Aliinga Street, Canberra, ACT
Volant’s music moves effortlessly from moments of anthemic heroism, with Ottignon’s fiery tenor at the fore, to lyrical melodies and intimate soundscapes, where the subtle yet confident artistry of Hayley, Hannah, and Lauren results in music of sheer beauty. While embodying the spirit of giants such as John Coltrane and…

Chau Chak Wing Museum: Chaos Collective x New Resource

Chau Chak Wing Museum University Place, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Chaos Collective and New Resource have joined forces to present an immersive performance of improvised, ambient and electronic material at the Chau Chak Wing museum. Both ensembles have a fascination with the tactile nature of common objects that create sound - uncovering their hidden potential like 'sonic archaeologists'. This concert will include longform…
The piano women

Emma Knights: The Piano Women

The Butterfly Club 5 Carson Place, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The Piano Women is a captivating celebration of female pianists throughout history. From Fanny Hensel to Alicia Keys, join Emma Knights on a journey through four centuries of music, celebrating the talent and resilience of women who shaped the world of piano. Premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019,…

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,…

Jacob Evans: Chopin Piano Recital

Knox Community Arts Centre 790 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater, VIC, Australia
Jacob Evans will be performing a programme of music consisting of some of Chopin's greatest works. From the gentle and delightful Nocturnes and Waltzes to the stormy and exciting Ballades and Scherzos, this is a concert line up not to be missed! This programme features his favourite composer for the…

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