Event Series Evita

Stirling Theatre: Evita

Stirling Theatre Morris Place, Innaloo, WA, Australia
The world-famous Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Evita is coming to Stirling Theatre. Directed by Jane Sherwood, the show chronicles the rise of Argentinian First Lady Eva – otherwise known as Evita. Beloved by the people of Argentina, she became first lady at age 27 when her husband…
Event Series Billy Elliot The Musical

Free-Rain Theatre Company: Billy Elliot The Musical

The Q - Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia
Billy Elliot the Musical is a breathtaking production that tells the story of a young boy who finds his passion for dance in the midst of the 1984 miners’ strike in northern England. With music by Elton John and book and lyrics by Lee Hall, this musical is a must-see…
Event Series Evil Dead The Musical

Limelight Theatre: Evil Dead The Musical

Limelight Theatre Civic Drive, Wanneroo, WA, Australia
A cult classic horror film franchise from the 1980s has risen from the dead – reincarnated as a comedy musical at Limelight Theatre. Written by George Reinblatt and directed by Kieran Ridgway, the Australian premiere of Evil Dead: The Musical is a re-telling of the first two films with five…
Event Series Let’s Kill Agatha Christie

Genesian Theatre: Let’s Kill Agatha Christie

Genesian Theatre 420 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Author Prudence Sykes is desperate for a literary hit. So desperate, in fact, she’s willing to die for one. With the help of her assistant, Angela, and her reluctant house staff, Prudence sets in motion a plot to do herself in. But which of Prudence’s sworn enemies will take the…
Event Series Switzerland

Ensemble Theatre: Switzerland

Ensemble Theatre Sydney, NSW, Australia
Frigid winds of the Swiss Alps whistle past the cabin windows of best-selling crime author Patricia Highsmith as she retreats away from the world in her beloved fortress of solitude. Surrounded by a towering collection of books with only the company of cats, Patricia’s peace is disturbed when an intriguing…
Event Series Wide Open Space Festival

Wide Open Space Festival: Wide Open Space Festival

Ross River Resort 7829 Ross Hwy,, Hale, NT, Australia
Join us for an unforgettable experience at Wide Open Space 2024! Celebrating its 13th year, this incredible festival will be returning to Eastern Arrernte Country from May 3rd-5th. The WOS team invites you to journey to the heart of the Tjoritja/MacDonnell Ranges for a vibrant showcase of music, arts, and…
Editor's Choice Event Series Canberra International Music Festival

Canberra International Music Festival: Duet with Tamara-Anna Cislowska

Smith's Alternative 76 Aliinga Street, Canberra, ACT
In his final year as Artistic Director, Roland Peelman has chosen to open the festival with William Barton, Persian tar player Hamed Sadeghi and Belgian jazz pianist Bram De Looze, as well as Lior and Nigel Westlake’s Compassion. Guitar virtuoso Pavel Ralev, violist Florian Peelman, France’s Trio Karénine and Dudok Quartet…
Event Series The Grinning Man

Salty Theatre: The Grinning Man

Alex Theatre 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC, Australia
A strange new act has arrived at Trafalgar Fair’s freakshow. Who is Grinpayne and how did he get his hideous smile? In the grim and blackened streets of Trafalgar Square, with the help of an old puppeteer, his pet wolf and a blind girl, Grinpayne’s tale is told. Desperate to…
Event Series Tilde Film Festival 2024

Tilde: Tilde Film Festival 2024

Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, Australia
Community-led international film festival Tilde celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, presenting a program with the theme of Trans Collectivism – breaking the stigma around ‘being the only trans and gender expansive person in the room’ and championing individuality and connection with one another in a safe and supportive environment.…
Event Series Beauty & the Beast

Victorian State Ballet: Beauty & the Beast

Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
A full-length classical ballet production of the traditional tale, Beauty & the Beast is one of the world’s most loved classics. Following sell-out seasons since its Australian premier in 2018, Victorian State Ballet (VSB) are proud to present this spectacular original ballet to audiences in 2024. This production is based…
Event Series Billy Elliot The Musical

Free-Rain Theatre Company: Billy Elliot The Musical

The Q - Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia
Billy Elliot the Musical is a breathtaking production that tells the story of a young boy who finds his passion for dance in the midst of the 1984 miners’ strike in northern England. With music by Elton John and book and lyrics by Lee Hall, this musical is a must-see…
Event Series Études / Circle Electric

The Australian Ballet: Études / Circle Electric

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Études Harald Lander Études, French for ‘studies’, takes the dancer’s morning ritual of ballet class and transforms it for the stage. Designed to gradually warm up muscles and align the body for rehearsals and performance, the classical ballet class follows a standard order of exercises that start small and gradually…

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