Sydney news

Details: 07 August 2007

The 2007 Helpmann Awards were presented last night at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.

Details: 31 July 2007

The first regional of Short & Sweet festival concluded has climaxed with a sell-out awards night final at the Peninsula Theatre in Woy Woy.

Details: 23 July 2007

The Powerhouse Foundation and Pinchgut Opera are joining forces once again to present a special concert to raise funds for the purchase of two rare and unique Fred Morgan recorders for the Museum’s music collection.

Details: 23 July 2007

In response to the adverse reaction to an edited performance of Company caused by the serious illness of a cast member, Kookaburra are holding a special charity performance of Company in support of Oz Show Biz Cares, one of the writers’ favourite charities and the Actors Benevolent Fund.

Details: 19 July 2007

The only event of its kind in Australia, the Classical Music Awards are dedicated to recognising significant contributions to contemporary classical music

Details: 12 July 2007

Live Performance Australia (LPA) have announced the List of Nominations in each of the 41 categories for the 2007 Helpmann Awards. The announcement was made simultaneously at The Lyric Theatre, Star City, Sydney, and at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne.

Details: 12 July 2007

The Australian producers of Billy Elliot The Musical today announced the cast of 75 will star Australian theatre luminaries Genevieve Lemon, Richard Piper, Lola Nixon, Justin Smith, John Xintavelonis and Linal Haft.

Details: 27 June 2007

Dubbed the ‘home-grown Womad’; Bellingen allows the audience to have intimate encounters with music, performance, arts, crafts, cuisine and cultural issues throughout three magical days.

Most read Sydney reviews

The Lark | Hey Dowling
Noni Hazlehurst brings Rose and The Lark to colourful and compelling life in this one-woman show.
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) | Neil Gooding Productions & Woodward Productions
This rollicking musical take on Jane Austen’s beloved novel is a side-splitting crowd pleaser.
Heartbreak Hotel | EBKM
Heartbreak Hotel invites its audience into an intimate portrait of the universal and isolating experience of heartbreak.
Current | Sydney Dance Company
While Bonachela’s work is, as always, dreamily lovely, for me the highlights were absolutely the three commissioned choreographers: Azzam Mohamed, Jenni Large and Raghav Handa.
The Gospel According to Paul – The Second Coming | Soft Tread Productions
The Gospel According to Paul is meticulously crafted entertainment. It’s uplifting without pulling any punches.

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