Producers cite soaring costs, soft ticket sales and economic pressures as the big-budget show prepares to close at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in January 2026.

In 2024, some of the country’s leading arts venues will embark on or complete major renovations. What can audiences expect as a result?

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is set to return to the Sydney Lyric theatre from 30 July, 2024.

A new 630-seat stage built into the rear of the existing Sydney Lyric aims to fill a longstanding gap in the city’s theatre infrastructure.

The Event Centre at The Star will be reconfigured into a pair of major theatre and events venues, significantly boosting Sydney's capacity to host major productions.

Aside from the dancing, there’s little real fever in this underwhelming adaptation of the 1977 film.

The Artistic Director of the acclaimed Indigenous dance troupe wins Live Performance Australia’s highest honour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly’s wonderful adaption of Dahl’s magical story lives up to the hype. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in