Sydney news

: 27 August 2012

Griffin Theatre Company announces new Artistic Director

Griffin Theatre Company Chair Michael Bradley today announced that Lee Lewis has been appointed the company's new Artistic Director, set to take over from Sam Strong on 1 January 2013.

: 16 August 2012

Andrew Upton appointed Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company

David Gonski, Chairman of Sydney Theatre Company, today announced that Andrew Upton has been appointed Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company commencing 1 January 2013.

: 01 June 2012

Performance Space announces new Artistic Directors

Sydney's Performance Space today announced Bec Dean and Jeff Khan as new Co-Directors/CEO.

: 23 April 2012

New Executive Director for Sydney Festival

Sydney Festival today announced Christopher Tooher as the new Executive Director for Sydney Festival, joining Festival Director Lieven Bertels.

: 13 December 2011

Sydney Symphony marks Stuart Challender anniversary

Today marks the 20 year anniversary of the death of former Sydney Symphony Chief Conductor Stuart Challender, beloved of musicians and audiences alike.

: 07 December 2011

Slide announces new annual cabaret festival

Sydney’s most famous cabaret venue, Slide, will produce its first annual Cabaret Festival from Monday 6 February – Saturday March 3, 2012.

: 02 December 2011

Interim Co-Directors appointed for Performance Space

The Board has appointed Bec Dean and Jeff Khan as Co-Directors for six months starting in January 2012.

: 23 November 2011

Andrea Demetriades to play Eliza Doolittle in Sydney Theatre Company’s Pygmalion

In 2012 Andrea Demetriades makes her Sydney Theatre Company debut in Pygmalion, replacing Jessica Marais who had previously been announced for the iconic role of Eliza.