Sydney news

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.

Details: 10 June 2007

Peter Cousens’ Kookaburra - The National Musical Theatre Company today announced that music theatre composer and legend Stephen Sondheim, will be traveling to Australia especially for the opening of Kookaburra’s production of COMPANY.