The Addams Family

TEATRO in association with ON YOUR FEET PRODUCTIONS: The Addams Family

Teatro at the Italian Forum 23 Norton St, Leichhardt, NSW, Australia
The Tony Award® nominated, global smash-hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL lands in Sydney from 3 October at TEATRO at the Italian Forum. Join the kookiest family on the planet, Morticia, Gomez their children Wednesday and Pugsley, along with Uncle Fester, Lurch and someone who doesn’t need a hand, Thing!…
Skank Sinatra

Jens Radda: Skank Sinatra

Qtopia Sydney 301 Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Twice crowned Best Cabaret at Adelaide Fringe, nominated for Best Musical Theatre and Cabaret at Sydney Fringe, and with sold-out award-winning performances spanning Australia and Europe, the unstoppable Skank Sinatra storms into Qtopia Sydney from the 14th to 22nd of June, armed with powerhouse live vocals, sky-high glamour and a…
The Cardinal Rules

Sydney Fringe Festival: The Cardinal Rules

PACT 107 Railway Parade, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Thoroughly relatable humour, staggering humanity...and pushy Aunties from the ancestral plane! Engulfed by nostalgia, a woman stands at the funeral of a primary school friend that she hasn’t seen in years. As she remembers her 90’s childhood in a close-knit suburban Catholic community, she questions how their lives diverged. When…
Lash Out

Head First Acrobats: Lash Out

The Vault at Fool's Paradise Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Grote St, Adelaide, NSW, Australia
The Fiercest cabaret in the Sydney Fringe. Electrifying circus acts, devilish dance and the raucous comedic stylings of Burlesque superstar Memphis Mae. Lash Out is the all-female circus cabaret sensation from the internationally acclaimed Head First Acrobats, making its fierce and fabulous Australian debut in Sydney. This powerhouse production brings…
NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) 2025

Artspace: NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) 2025

Artspace The Gunnery, 43/51 Cowper Wharf Roadway,, Woolloomooloo, NSW, Australia
The NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) program celebrates the dynamism of early-career artists in New South Wales. The 2025 shortlisted finalists are Ellen Ferrier, Ellie Hannon, Ali Noble, Vedika Rampal, Joel Sherwood-Spring and Ali Tahayori, who have all been working with Sarah Rose, Artspace’s Associate Curator. Presented in partnership with…

Long Listen: Festival Conversations with Ed Le Brocq

The Little Book Nook Little Main Street, Palmwoods, QLD, Australia
Close your festival weekend with an inspiring morning of words, music, and storytelling. Festival Conversations brings together three distinctive literary voices whose work spans memoir, culture, resilience, and creativity. Ed Le Brocq, musician, broadcaster, and author of five acclaimed books including Cadence and Danger Music, shares stories from a remarkable…
The Lester Prize – Main Awards 2025

The Lester Prize: The Lester Prize – Main Awards 2025

WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, Australia
The Lester Prize for Portraiture is pleased to announce the 2025 Main Awards, hosted by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip. The 2025 Main Awards present exceptional talent and fascinating insights from creatives across Australia. Over 1,000 artists submitted their work for entry, with finalists in the running to win…
Where to Hide a Star

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Where to Hide a Star

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
From the creative team that brought you the smash-hit production How to Catch a Star, comes a brand-new theatrical adventure based on Oliver Jeffers’ sequel, Where to Hide a Star – a sparkling celebration of imagination, friendship, empathy, courage and love. In this delightful new ACO Families production, we reunite…

Long Listen: Didge Didirri

Palmwoods Memorial Hall 1 Main Street, Palmwoods, QLD, Australia
Begin your day in a spirit of reflection, creativity, and connection. This family-friendly event opens with a Welcome to Country by Dr (Aunty) Hope O’Chin, followed by an immersive sound and art experience led by Nikita and Caleb Fitzpatrick of Cultural Collaboration. Participants will be guided through a grounding didgeridoo…
Linden Postcard Show 2025

Linden Arts: Linden Postcard Show 2025

Linden New Art 26 Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Now in its 35th year, the Linden Postcard Show is a much-loved fixture of our annual program. It celebrates the breadth and diversity of artistic practice across Australia, welcoming hundreds of creatives to exhibit side by side. This year's Linden Postcard Show is proudly supported by local businesses and community…
Where to Hide a Star

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Where to Hide a Star

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
From the creative team that brought you the smash-hit production How to Catch a Star, comes a brand-new theatrical adventure based on Oliver Jeffers’ sequel, Where to Hide a Star – a sparkling celebration of imagination, friendship, empathy, courage and love. In this delightful new ACO Families production, we reunite…
The Farmy Farm

Riverside Theatres: The Farmy Farm

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Set in their favourite part of Australia, Legend Farms, join Kenny & Jenny for a day in the life of getting their jobs done with a tractor-load of circus and farming tomfoolery. It’s “The Castle” meets “Babe” with jaw-dropping acrobatics on tall towers of hay, giant juggling carrots, fair dinkum…

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