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

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.