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Opera, Theatre
Live Review

Review: The Phantom of the Opera (Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour)

Honouring its 40-year legacy with a phantastic new Phantom at the helm, this spectacular outdoor staging of Lloyd Webber’s megamusical is unmissable.

March 28, 2026
Classical Music, Musical Theatre & Cabaret
features

The Music in His Mind

As he returns to Opera Australia’s Sydney Harbour production of The Phantom of the Opera, Guy Simpson tells us how he fell into theatre.

March 23, 2026
Theatre
features

Jake Lyle: Behind the mask of a new Phantom

"It's still very surreal to me": Jake Lyle's classical background took him to the top of a long shortlist to play musical theatre's most mysterious character.

March 13, 2026
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Putting it Together (Impresario Productions)

This classy, respectful tribute to Stephen Sondheim is seamlessly staged and brilliantly performed by a top-notch cast.

January 9, 2026
Theatre
news

Newcomer to play The Phantom on Sydney Harbour

Opera Australia has named the artists cast as The Phantom, Christine Daaé and Raoul in its revival of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – The Phantom of the Opera.

December 17, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Guys & Dolls (Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour)

There's plenty to love about this brand-new production of the Broadway musical, besides the spectacular location, with Cody Simpson turning in one of the standout performances.

March 22, 2025
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera
features

Guys & Dolls: A Musical Makeover

As Guys & Dolls opens on Sydney Harbour, Musical Director and Supervisor Guy Simpson discusses his new arrangement of Frank Loesser’s iconic score.

March 21, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Tell Me On A Sunday (Michelle Guthrie Presents & Hayes Theatre Co)

With astute direction and a lovely performance by Erin Clare, Andrew Lloyd Webber's song cycle shines in the intimate Hayes Theatre.

April 19, 2024
Theatre
Live Review

Review: West Side Story (Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour)

This revival of OA's outdoor West Side Story looks stunning but there's room for more danger and raw emotion.

March 23, 2024
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Miss Saigon (Opera Australia)

This electrifying production of Boublil & Schönberg's musical features some dazzling performances.

August 26, 2023
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Do You Hear the People Sing? (Sydney Opera House in association with Enda Markey Presents)

If you love the musicals of Boublil and Schönberg, this concert is a real treat, with an impressive lineup of soloists nailing the songs and sharing stories about their connections to the roles.

October 1, 2022
Theatre
Live Review

Review: The Phantom of the Opera (Opera Australia and the Really Useful Group)

It feels fitting The Phantom of the Opera should haunt the Sydney Opera House – and this new version of the iconic musical has plenty of thrills.

August 27, 2022
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Becoming Eliza (Sydney Opera House, Enda Markey Presents)

Anna O'Byrne shines in her first solo show, a "loverly" production, which beguiles with its honesty and gorgeous vocals.

June 10, 2022

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