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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
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Theatre
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2026

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

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
Musical Theatre & Cabaret
features

Season Preview 2026: Musicals

What musicals are on offer in 2026?

December 19, 2025
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
Classical Music, Dance, Opera
features

Staying Power

On the 150th anniversary of Carmen, we talk to director Anne-Louise Sarks about her new production for Opera Australia.

June 23, 2025
News, Opera
news

Opera Australia eyes financial recovery after mixed 2024 Season

Strong in Sydney, soft elsewhere, Opera Australia's annual report reveals a $10.1 million deficit for 2024.

May 16, 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
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, News, Theatre
news

Opera Australia announces Guys & Dolls leads

Pop star and former competitive swimmer Cody Simpson to join the Handa Opera on the Harbour cast.

November 20, 2024
Festivals, Opera
news

Handa Opera at Millthorpe announces inaugural program

Curated by Lyndon Terracini, the Easter festival sees opera stars and emerging artists converge on the prized food and wine region for the first time.

October 16, 2024
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera
news

Guys & Dolls announced as the 2025 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Performed on a floating stage more than twice as big as anything on dry land, there will be no rockin' this boat.

July 30, 2024
Supported by Opera Australia

“There’s definitely a bit of magic going on”

Limelight talks to the stars of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's West Side Story about a show that builds its own sense of community.

March 27, 2024

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