The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty
2025-02-14 08:00 - 2025-03-22 22:00 UTC
The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty
Hayes Theatre, Sydney

Picnic at Hanging Rock
2025-02-17 08:00 - 2025-04-05 17:00 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Sydney Opera House – Drama Theatre

Candide - Opera
2025-02-20 00:00 - 2025-03-14 23:59 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Candide by Leonard Bernstein – Opera
Sydney Opera House
20 Feb – 14 Mar 2025

Michael Jackson MJ The Musical
2025-02-26 00:00 - 2025-06-22 23:59 | Lyric Theatre, Pyrmont
Michael Jackson the musical
26 Feb – 22 June 2025

No Love Songs
2025-03-07 00:00 - 2025-04-13 23:59 | Lyric Theatre (Foundry Theatre)
No Love Songs
7 March – 13 April
Foundry Theatre, Lyric Theatre

Disney in Concert Live at the Sydney Opera House
2025-03-13 00:00 - 2025-03-15 23:59 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Disney in Concert Live at the Sydney Opera House
13-15 March 2025
with Sydney Symphony Orchestra
by MM Creative Productions

Dido and Aeneas - Opera
2025-03-13 00:00 - 2025-03-29 23:59 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Dido and Aeneas by Purcell – Opera
Sydney Opera House
13-29 March 2025

Annie - Musical
2025-03-27 00:00 - 2025-05-18 23:59 | Capitol Theatre, Haymarket
Annie the musical
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
from 27 March 2025

Gabby's Dollhouse
2025-04-12 00:00 - 2025-04-13 23:59 | ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour
Gabby’s Dollhouse
ICC, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
12-13 April 2025

VIC

MARCH 1 2025 (Preview)
Bunjil Place
Narre Warren

MARCH 8-9, 2025
Princess Theatre
Melbourne

WA

MARCH 15-16, 2025
Regal Theatre
Perth

ACT

MARCH 22, 2025
AIS Arena
Canberra

QLD

MARCH 29, 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

SA

APRIL 19, 2025
Adelaide Entertainment
Centre

TAS

APRIL 26,2025
MyState Bank Arena
Hobart

Les Miserables - The Arena Spectacular
2025-04-30 00:00 - 23:59 | ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour
Les Miserables – The Arena Spectacular
Sydney – ICC Theatre, Darling Harbour – from 30 April 2025
Melbourne – Rod Laver Arena – from 14 May 2025
Brisbane – Brisbane Entertainment Centre – from 28 May 2025

And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie's Masterpiece
2025-05-03 00:00 - 2025-05-25 23:59 | Theatre Royal, Sydney
And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie’s Masterpiece
Theatre Royal, Sydney
3-25 May 2025

Beetlejuice - Musical (Melbourne only)
2025-05-07 00:00 - 2025-06-29 23:59
Beetlejuice the musical (Melbourne only)
The Regent Theatre
7 May – 29 June 2025

A Chorus Line - Musical
2025-05-23 00:00 - 2025-06-01 23:59 | The Concourse, Chatswood
A Chorus Line – Musical by Willoughby Theatre Co
Concourse, Chatswood
23 May – 1 June 2025

Cats - Musical
2025-06-01 00:00 - 2025-08-01 23:59
The Theatre Royal, Sydney
From June 2025

Looking for Alibrandi
2025-06-11 00:00 - 2025-06-15 23:59 | Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
Looking for Alibrandi
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
11-15 June 2025

The Twits
2025-07-02 00:00 - 2025-07-04 23:59 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
The Twits – A play based on the Roald Dahl Book
by Shake & Stir Theatre Co
2-4 July 2025

BullyBully
2025-07-06 00:00 - 2025-07-12 23:59 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
BullyBully
Sydney Opera House
6-12 July 2025

The Book of Mormon: The Musical
2025-07-15 - 2026-01-25 | Capitol Theatre, Haymarket
The Book of Mormon
The Musical Sensation of the Century
Hailed by The New York Times as “the best musical of this century,” The Washington Post declares it “an evening that restores your faith in musicals,” while Entertainment Weekly dubs it “the funniest musical of all time.” It’s no wonder THE BOOK OF MORMON has won nine Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.
This audacious comedy follows the misadventures of two mismatched missionaries, sent to a land as far removed from Salt Lake City as imaginable. With its razor-sharp humour, unforgettable songs, and irreverent charm, THE BOOK OF MORMON has captured audiences around the globe, cementing its status as a true international phenomenon.
15 July 2025 – 25 January 2026
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
–> More Info / Book Tickets Here

Mini Maestros by Willoughby Symphony Orchestra
2025-08-02 00:00 - 23:59 | The Concourse, Chatswood
Mini Maestros by Willoughby Symphony Orchestra
Concourse, Chatswood
2 August 2025

Pamela Allen exhibition
2025-09-21 - 2027-07-18 | State Library of NSW
State Library of NSW launches Australia’s first Pamela Allen exhibition
The State Library of NSW is bringing the magical world of beloved children’s author-illustrator Pamela Allen to life, with Australia’s first-ever interactive exhibition dedicated to her work — now open for families to enjoy.
The Curious World of Pamela Allen invites visitors to step inside the pages of treasured classics including Mr Archimedes’ Bath, Mr McGee, Grandpa and Thomas and Alexander’s Outing, celebrating more than 40 years of stories that have delighted generations of young readers.
State Librarian Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon says the exhibition reflects the growing role libraries play in family life.
“Families are coming to libraries more than ever to connect, explore and play together. This joyful exhibition is our way of showing families just how much we love having them here.”
Designed as an immersive story-play space, the exhibition allows children and parents to:

Play beneath Mr McGee’s tree and slide down its slippery dip
Turn giant pages of Bertie and the Bear and bring the story to life
Splash and explore with the animals from Who Sank the Boat?
Dress up in character hats, discover cosy reading nooks and secret hideaways
View Pamela Allen’s original illustrations and more

Pamela Allen says the exhibition captures the heart of her storytelling.
“This exhibition is a playground where children and parents can have fun together and create lasting memories. My books are made to be shared — it’s the voice that brings them to life.”
–> Official website

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📖 Pamela Allen exhibition at the State Library of NSW
📖 I took my son to see the beautiful exhibition about the career of esteemed author and illustrator Pamela Allen (who is 91 now!)
I remember her books fondly from my childhood and primary school days so it was nice for my experience to come full circle by me introducing her books to my son.
I love that the exhibition is suitable for both adults and children. For the adults there’s plenty to look at and read and for the kids there are a few fun interactive activities to explore. My son loved them all.
I highly recommend you check it out if you have kids or grandkids under the age of 8 or if you’re just a big kid at heart or admirer of beautiful stories/illustrations like me.
It’s free and on until July 2027 but don’t leave it till the last minute!
The State Library of NSW also hosts a number of other excellent exhibitions (not really suitable for young children though).
#pamelaallen #pamelaallenexhibition #statelibraryofnsw #lauraharrispublishing #penguinbooks #penguinkidsbooks

Back To The Future: The Musical
2025-09-26 - 2026-01-25 | Lyric Theatre, Pyrmont
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical – Now at the Sydney Lyric Theatre!
Strap in, Hill Valley fans! London’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit Back to the Future: The Musical has landed in Sydney, and it’s a time-travel thrill ride you won’t want to miss. From the minds behind the original movie trilogy, this stage adaptation brings all the laughs, heart, and hoverboard-worthy spectacle of the classic film… with a few extra musical twists.
Starring Tony Award-winner Roger Bart as the legendary Doc Brown and rising star Axel Duffy as Marty McFly, this powerhouse cast also features Ashleigh Rubenach as Lorraine, Ethan Jones as George, and Javon King as Goldie Wilson.
When Marty zips back to 1955 in Doc’s eccentric time machine and accidentally messes with history, it’s a hilarious, high-energy race against time to save the future… and make sure the past doesn’t get too messy.
Major Cast List

Roger Bart — Doc Brown
Axel Duffy — Marty McFly
Ashleigh Rubenach — Lorraine Baines
Ethan Jones — George McFly
Javon King — Goldie Wilson / Marvin Berry
Thomas McGuane — Biff Tannen

Don’t wait – Book your tickets yesterday!
–> More Info / Book here now
–> Review Here

The Addams Family
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-26
The Addams Family
They’re creepy, they’re kooky, and they’re moving in! With Halloween approaching, The Addams Family opens this week at Teatro at the Italian Forum, running until 26 October. Tickets are on sale now at www.teatroitalianforum.com.au.
Step into the macabre world of Gomez, Morticia, and their delightfully eccentric family in this laugh-out-loud, heartwarming musical from Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Featuring stars from the acclaimed THEatreBRIDGE program, the show follows Wednesday Addams as her secret crush with a “normal” boy sets up a night that will change the family forever.
Directed and musically directed by Andrew Bevis, with choreography by Nathan M. Wright, this Tony Award®-nominated musical transforms Teatro into a gothic wonderland. Dust off your cobwebs, grab your ghoul-friends, and snap along to The Addams Family!

Meow Meow's The Red Shoes
2025-10-04 - 2025-11-09 | Belvoir St Theatre, Surry Hills
Meow Meow’s The Red Shoes
Step Into the World of Meow Meow – Only at Belvoir
Prepare to be dazzled. For the very first time, international cabaret sensation Meow Meow takes over Belvoir, delivering a night of music, movement, and sheer audacity unlike anything you’ve seen before. She can hold a note while holding the splits, turn pointe shoes into instruments of provocation, and push the boundaries of what theatre – and the human body- can do.
This is a show of thrilling contradictions: chaos and control, abandon and precision, excess and discipline. Backed by some of the finest musicians on the planet, the score pulses with original songs alongside daring twists on Radiohead, Fiona Apple, and Amanda Palmer. Every beat, every step, every note is designed to pull you in and leave you breathless.
Clever, provocative, and charged with electric energy, Meow Meow transforms a night at the theatre into an unforgettable spectacle. It’s wild. It’s brilliant. It refuses to sit still.
Step into the chaos. Step into the sparkle. Step into Meow Meow – if you dare.
–> More Info / Book Tickets Here

Mike Hewson's The Key’s Under the Mat
2025-10-04 - 2026-08-23 | Art Gallery of NSW
Mike Hewson’s The Key’s Under the Mat
Mike Hewson’s The Key’s Under the Mat is an immersive exhibition that invites audiences to step inside a richly layered world of storytelling, symbolism and imagination. Through intricate sets and visual detail, Hewson transforms ordinary domestic spaces into places of mystery and discovery. Visitors are encouraged to explore, look closely and piece together hidden narratives woven throughout the installation. The exhibition blurs the line between art, theatre and play, creating a uniquely engaging experience for all ages.
FREE Entry
4 October 2025 – 23 August 2026

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

Naala Badu (new) building

Lower level 4, Nelson Packer Tank
Open daily 10am – 5pm
Until 10pm Wednesdays (except 24 and 31 December)
Closed Christmas Day (25 December) and Good Friday

–> Official website

The Shiralee - Play
2025-10-06 - 2025-11-29 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
A Love Letter to the Open Road: The Shiralee Takes the Stage
There’s something about the open road that calls to the soul – the vast skies, the red dust, and the promise of something new just beyond the horizon. Bathed in the honeyed light of an outback sunset, The Shiralee invites audiences to step into a story as hauntingly beautiful as the landscape that inspired it.
For the first time ever, the Australian classic The Shiralee is being reimagined for the stage. Adapted by the acclaimed playwright and actor Kate Mulvany, this sweeping new production transforms D’Arcy Niland’s iconic tale into a lyrical, heart-wrenching journey of love, loss, and resilience on the fringes of mid-century Australia.
At its heart is Macauley – a rough-edged swagman with a restless spirit — and his young daughter, Buster, who has been living a neglected life in Sydney after her parents’ separation. When Macauley discovers the truth of her circumstances, he takes her on the road with him. What follows is an unlikely, tender, and deeply human story about a father and daughter finding each other amid the loneliness of the open road.
Following the success of The Dictionary of Lost Words, director Jessica Arthur returns to the Sydney Theatre Company with an extraordinary cast featuring Mulvany herself, alongside Josh McConville, Aaron Pedersen, and rising star Ziggy Resnick. Together, they bring to life a story that hums with the poetry of the land and the ache of connection in an unforgiving world.
The Shiralee is more than a stage adaptation — it’s a love song to Australia’s vast landscapes, to the quiet strength of family, and to the resilience that binds us all.
Book here

Calamity Jane Musical
2025-10-14 - 2025-11-16 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Virginia Gay Saddles Up as Calamity Jane
The wild west is galloping back onto the stage with Virginia Gay leading the charge as the fearless, whip-smart Calamity Jane. She’s joined by an all-star ensemble including Kaya Byrne (Come From Away) as Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin, Andrew Cutcliffe (The Dismissal) as Wild Bill Hickok, Victoria Falconer (Once) as Adelaide Adams/Susan Miller, Kala Gare (Six) as Katie Brown, Ryan Gonzalez (In The Heights) as Francis Fryer, and Phillip Lowe (Come From Away) as Henry Miller. Rounding out the company are understudy Tyran Stig (Titanique) and alternate Billie Palin (Rent), who takes on the role of Calamity Jane on Tuesday nights.
Director and producer Richard Carroll, alongside musical director Nigel Ubrihien, choreographer Cameron Mitchell, designer Lauren Peters, lighting designer Trent Suidgeest, and sound designer Daniel Herten, brings the rough-and-ready town of Deadwood to life. Carroll’s vision uses a small, dynamic cast to create a sense of intimacy and spontaneity, drawing audiences right into the saloon for a night of rowdy fun, laughter, and heart.
And speaking of saloons – patrons can sip on themed tipples at the Golden Garter Saloon before the show or during intermission. The menu features the bourbon-and-mezcal Boots & Bitters, the gin-based High Noon Heartbreaker, and the non-alcoholic Wild Jane mocktail – perfect companions for a night that’s equal parts grit, glamour, and good old-fashioned showbiz spirit.
–> Book Tickets Here

Virginia Gay

Billie Palin

La Ronde
2025-10-16 - 2026-02-08 | The Grand Electric, Surry Hills
La Ronde
La Ronde – A Daring Spectacle Where Boundaries Blur
From the visionary creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO comes La Ronde, an intoxicating collision of circus, music, and comedy that defies expectation. This isn’t just a show – it’s an invitation to step beyond the ordinary and immerse yourself in a world where spectacle and seduction intertwine.
Prepare to be captivated by daring feats, groundbreaking headliners, and world-class performers whose energy radiates straight from the European underground. Every moment pulses with electricity, from breathtaking acrobatics to moments of irreverent comedy, creating a sensory experience that is as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.
With live music, jaw-dropping stunts, and a theatricality that challenges the limits of imagination, La Ronde is a masterclass in the art of provocation and delight. It’s bold, immersive, and unrestrained – a night that will linger in your memory long after the curtain falls.
Step into a world where boundaries blur, conventions shatter, and the extraordinary becomes reality. La Ronde isn’t just a show- it’s a spectacle you’ll feel in every sense.
–> More Info / Book Tickets Here

Phar Lap : The Electro-Swing Musical
2025-10-17 - 2025-11-22 | Hayes Theatre, Elizabeth Bay
WORLD PREMIEREDirected by Sheridan Harbridge
Hold your horses – this isn’t your average musical biopic. Phar Lap gallops onto the stage with a raucous mix of absurdist humour, electro-swing flair, and big-hearted Aussie spirit. Forget the lavish puppetry and dazzling special effects – this production trades spectacle for sheer imagination. One actor slips on tap shoes instead of horseshoes to bring Australia’s most legendary racehorse to life, and the result is pure theatrical magic.
At its heart, Phar Lap is a rags-to-riches tale about an awkward, gangly horse from New Zealand and his hapless, down-on-his-luck trainer. Together, they defy the odds to chase Melbourne Cup glory — and the nation’s heart. Along the way, they face gambling scandals, double-crosses, an attempted shooting, and even a sugar addiction (yes, really). It’s high stakes, high drama, and surprisingly true to history.
Fuelled by a brassy, toe-tapping electro-swing score inspired by everyone from Duke Ellington to Daft Punk, Phar Lap blends old-school showmanship with a contemporary pulse. The music leaps from the racetrack to the dance floor, delivering infectious energy that’s impossible to resist.
So pop the champagne, saddle up, and get ready for a wild ride — Phar Lap is off and racing!
–> Book Tickets Here

Anything Goes - Musical
2025-10-18 00:00 - 2025-11-02 23:59 | The Concourse, Chatswood
Anything Goes – Musical by Willoughby Theatre Co
Concourse, Chatswood
18 Oct – 2 Nov 2025

The Lovers - Musical
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-16 | Theatre Royal, Sydney
The LoversTheatre Royal, Sydney | 31 Oct – 23 Nov 2025
In this audacious, pop-infused reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Lovers catapults Shakespeare’s classic into the chaotic world of modern romance. Oberon and his mischievous sidekick, Puck, are on a mission: to restore the magic of true love in an era of swipes, ghosting, and fleeting connections. Enter four young lovers, whose tangled affections set off a night of comedic chaos, magical interventions, and unexpected transformations.
The production bursts with energy: vibrant choreography, inventive video design, and a live band elevate Laura Murphy’s witty, contemporary score. While the show is riotously funny and visually dazzling, it also reflects on the bittersweet realities of love, mis-matches, and self-discovery.
A bold, playful, and surprisingly poignant musical, The Lovers proves that, even in the digital age, the power of love – and theatre – remains enchantingly timeless.
–> More Info / Book Tickets Here
