Sydney news

Details: 24 March 2008

The all singing - and sometimes dancing - version of the world’s biggest short play festival returns in 2008 for strictly limited season at the Seymour Centre from 26 March.

Details: 15 March 2008

Kookaburra: The National Musical Theatre Company launched its 2008 - 2009 subscription season, announcing a three musical program about Life, Love and Family.

Details: 26 February 2008

Opera Australia and the Australian Film Commission, have announced the first live transmission of an opera from the Sydney Opera House to regional cinemas across Australia.

Details: 25 February 2008

A witty and timely twist on the “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” story has swept the top awards at the finals of Short+Sweet 2008.

Details: 19 February 2008

Yesterday at the Powerhouse Museum, Theatre of Image announced a new funding partnership with the NSW Department of Education & Training

Details: 27 January 2008

Winners of the 36th CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia were announced in front of a packed Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Convention Centre last night.

Details: 26 January 2008

Darlinghurst Theatre Company director, Glen Terry, underestimated the charm of his self-deprecation. "I’m probably not the most articulate or funny guy to be doing this", as he gently presented the bumper January-July season

Details: 22 January 2008

Company B scooped the pool at last night’s Sydney Theatre Awards, collecting a total of nine awards - almost half of all awards on offer

Most read Sydney reviews

Dancing at Lughnasa | New Theatre
A gifted embroider of words, Friel combines soft lyricism and hard meaning in his play, a tragical comical historical pastoral on a spree and spoiling for a spirited spar.
Stage Kiss | New Theatre
There’s a palpable playfulness to these performances, disciplined, drilled and delightful. There’s fire, bite and fun and lots of kissing.
My Brilliant Career | Sydney Theatre Company
Based on an Australian literature classic, My Brilliant Career is destined to become an Australian theatrical classic.
The First Murder | Pinchgut Opera
In the care of Pinchgut Opera’s director, Erin Helyard, this music, formulaic as it indeed is in some respects, sprang off the page into an experience rich in emotions.
Sistren | Griffin Theatre Company
Iolanthe and Janet Anderson work in cosmic, comedic accord, characterisation charismatic, timing impeccable, delivery precise, together a tour de force that ascends the cliché.