Sydney news

Details: 04 September 2015

Andrew Upton

Rain did not dampen Andrew Upton's enthusiasm for his end of reign launch of Sydney Theatre Company's 2016 season.

Details: 28 February 2014

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell announced today that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical will make its Australian Premiere at Sydney Lyric Theatre in August 2015.

Details: 13 February 2014

There is something about a launch that entices and excites: when it is a season launch, and more specifically, the NORPA 2014 Season launch, this is cause for celebration.

Details: 05 February 2013

The Sydney Symphony is celebrating the musical partnership it has formed with Principal Conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy, starting with concerts of Sibelius in February, culminating with a tour to Russia in November.

Details: 23 October 2012

Festival Director Lieven Bertels and the Sydney Festival team today revealed the full program for Sydney Festival 2013, an explosion of exceptional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, film and more that will take over Sydney's venues, streets and parks from January 5-27.

Details: 19 September 2012

Glen Street Theatre has announced an exciting line up of entertainment coming to the Glen Street stage in 2013.

Details: 19 September 2012

The Board of Urban Theatre Projects (UTP) announces the appointment of Rosie Dennis as its new Artistic Director and CEO.

Details: 17 September 2012

SPC Music Director Brett Weymark revealed that in 2013 they will undertake several firsts:

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My Brilliant Career | Sydney Theatre Company
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