Sydney

Musical review: Hadestown, Theatre Royal Sydney
While some elements are impressive, others are undercooked and underwhelming.

The Lion King will return to Sydney in 2026
The new Sydney production will open in April next year at the Capitol Theatre.

Theatre review: Short + Sweet Sydney Opening Week, Heat 1, 2025
A competition to find the best 10-minute play. The first heat was of mixed quality.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Josephine Wants to Dance
A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and...a kangaroo.

Performance review: 12 Last Songs, WA State Theatre Centre, Perth Festival
Experimental and unscripted, this interactive, community-driven performance lasted for 12 hours.

Theatre Review: Cruise, KXT on Broadway, Mardi Gras
Jack Holden’s Olivier Award-nominated play arrives in Australia for Sydney’s Mardi Gras.

Theatre review: Tim Minchin – First at the Foundry
The Australian performer christened the stage of the new Foundry Theatre with a show that was equal parts brilliant and…

Dance-theatre critique of toxic masculinity, 'KING', invited to Belgrade Dance Festival
Shaun Parker and Company’s ‘KING’ tours to Serbia next month, with Australian triple-threat dancer, actor and singer-songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale now…

Beijing curator, Victor Wang to lead Artspace into its future
Moving from Beijing to Sydney, Victor Wang brings a global community of contacts and context to shape the future of…

Theatre review: The Flea, New Theatre, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
In its annual contribution to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, New Theatre explores the consequences of sexual repression…