Sydney news

Details: 07 September 2012

The Concourse Chatswood has become the first performing arts centre in Australia to offer in-house backstage technical training to external applicants.

Details: 05 September 2012

The Sydney Comedy Festival Stage returns in 2012 featuring some of Australia's best beloved comedians as well as the very best emerging artists in a rollicking showcase of world-class comedy.

Details: 04 September 2012

Griffin Theatre Company Artistic Director Sam Strong has announced his third and final season for the company.

Details: 27 August 2012

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.

Details: 16 August 2012

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.

Details: 01 June 2012

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

Details: 23 April 2012

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

Details: 13 December 2011

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

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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Melanie Lane appointed Artistic Director of Lucy Guerin Inc
Australian choreographer Melanie Lane has been appointed Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Lucy Guerin Inc (LGI), beginning in January 2027.
Adam Adov wins 2026 Australian National Piano Award
New South Wales pianist Adam Adov, 23, has won First Prize and $33,000 at the 2026 Australian National Piano Award, announced on Saturday night at Riverlinks Eastbank in Shepparton.
Melbourne Fringe Festival 2026 Award Winners
Producer Laura Milke Garner has been named the 2026 Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend at the festival’s closing-night awards ceremony.
Adelaide Fringe Fund opens 2027 grant applications
Adelaide Fringe Fund opened a new round of grants on 15 October, offering financial support to eligible artists, events and venues participating in the 2027 Adelaide Fringe.
Australian String Quartet launches $15 million Future Fund
The Australian String Quartet (ASQ) has launched a $15 million endowment to provide long-term financial support for the organisation, with $4.725 million in gifts and pledges secured towards the target.