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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!

Murder mystery meets comedy: a first look at Cluedo The Play

April 16, 2026 by Isabelle James
Cluedo The Play

The world’s favourite murder mystery board game is coming to life in a new stage play at Theatre Royal, and it’s laugh-out-loud funny.

Categories Entertainment, Family Fun, Theatre & Opera Tags Australian Theatre, Cluedo The Play, Comedy, Theatre Royal

We caught up with the cast of Anastasia and heard the biggest songs

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Isabelle James
Anastasia Cast

Anastasia the Musical is set to bring big numbers, decadent costumes and plenty of mystery and romance to Sydney. We dropped by the Lyric for a special preview of the show and a chance to chat with cast members before the excitement of opening night.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera Tags Anastasia the Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre

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

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 (May 2026)

May 5, 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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