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Theatre & Opera

Experience world-class Theatre & Opera in Sydney! Discover top performances, guided tours & day trips to iconic venues. Book your Sydney stage experience today!

The Lion King Musical Sydney 2026: History, Full Cast and Showtimes

April 2, 2026 by Chris Singh
The Lion King photo from Sydney musical

The Lion King is the world’s highest-rated musical, and it roars back onto Sydney stages this year as it readies a strictly limited seasonal run at the Capitol Theatre in Haymarket from Saturday, April 18.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera Tags Lion King: The Musical

Meet the 22-year-old making a splash in Sydney Harbour’s The Phantom of the Opera

March 31, 2026 by Isabelle James
Jake Lyle as The Phantom

Last week, Handa Opera’s The Phantom of the Opera opened on Sydney Harbour to rave reviews, with audiences and critics alike praising its captivating lead. Making his musical theatre debut at just 22, Queenslander Jake Lyle proved to be Sydney’s perfect Phantom.

Categories Theatre & Opera, Entertainment Tags handa opera, opera australia, The Phantom of the Opera, Theatre

Review: The Prom, a musical based on a real life story, arrives at the Teatro

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Peter Lynch
The Prom at the Teatro Theatre (supplied)

There is something quietly extraordinary unfolding in Leichhardt, in Sydney’s Inner West. Tucked within the Italian Forum, the Teatro, a 300-seat theatre, is setting out to become one of Sydney’s most compelling new arts hubs.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera, Things to do Tags Theatre

We’re about to enter a new season of musicals: here’s what you should book

March 30, 2026March 29, 2026 by Isabelle James
Anastasia Musical Sydney

A new era of musicals is about to hit Sydney’s biggest and best theatres. Here are the shows we think you should book.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera Tags musicals, Sydney, Theatre

Review: Bette & Joan, Hollywood’s most venemous couple brought to life

March 27, 2026March 26, 2026 by Peter Lynch
Bette and Joan at the Ensemble Theatre (supplied)

Hollywood’s biggest stars. But they hated each other. Then they were cast to play in the same movie. That’s when the fireworks…

Categories Theatre & Opera Tags bette & joan

Phantom of the Opera Sydney 2026: here’s what to expect

March 25, 2026March 23, 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Handa Opera Phantom of the Opera

Witness the stunning musical in the open air, under the glimmer of the stars, in the now-iconic setting of Sydney Harbour.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera

Anastasia the Musical Sydney 2026: everything you need to know

March 23, 2026March 20, 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Anatascia

Featuring beloved songs, a world-class creative team, and sweeping storytelling, Anastasia is a must-see theatrical event set to be one of Sydney’s biggest stage highlights of 2026.

Categories Theatre & Opera Tags Anastasia

Review: A haunting refrain, a sensual cast: Eugene Onegin, Sydney Opera House

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 by Peter Lynch
Eugene Onegin Opera Australia

Opera loves a romance gone wrong.  And Eugene Onegin, on at the Sydney Opera House, is one of the genre’s most melancholy works.

Categories Theatre & Opera Tags Eugene Onegin, Opera, Theatre

Best Theatre Shows in Sydney Right Now (March 2026)

March 26, 2026March 13, 2026 by Lucy Jones
The Lion King musical

Drama, drama, drama! With 2026 already in full swing, Sydney’s top five theatre companies are busy promoting their winning line-up of performances.

Categories Entertainment, Gigs and Concerts, Theatre & Opera

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will turn Sydney red in 2027

February 17, 2026 by Isabelle James
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Sydney

Bohemians of Sydney, this one’s for you. Global Creature has announced that the worldwide smash Moulin Rouge! The Musical will open at the Sydney Lyric in March 2027, featuring a brand-new Australian cast.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera Tags Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Sydney Lyric, Sydney Lyric Theatre, Theatre
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