Theatre & Opera
Sydney offers world-class theatre and opera productions which are anchored by the iconic Sydney Opera House.
What do Nigella Lawson and George Orwell have in common? Sydney Fringe, apparently
We chatted to two of this year’s Fringe performers bringing their brilliantly bold (and very Fringe) shows to Sydney’s stages
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The best free art exhibitions to see in Sydney right now
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We've rounded up the best free art exhibitions currently showing across Sydney, from works by iconic Australian painters to major photography retrospectives and cutting-edge contemporary Chinese art.
24 things to do in Sydney this weekend (September 18-20)
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Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
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Best Theatre Shows in Sydney Right Now (May 2026)
Drama, drama, drama! With 2026 already in full swing, Sydney’s top five theatre companies are busy promoting their winning line-up of performances.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will turn Sydney red in 2027
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…
The Lion King Musical roars back to Sydney with full cast revealed
If you’re a theatre fan, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the news that six-time Tony-winning musical The Lion King is coming to Sydney this April. The blockbuster musical is set…
Michael Paynter to channel the legendary John Farnham in world-premiere musical
Australian singer-songwriter Michael Paynter has been cast as music legend John Farnham in Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical.
Review: Hansel and Gretel is a deliciously dark welcome to opera
Read our review of Opera Australia's deliciously dark production of Hansel and Gretel.
Review: Wake up call – how the Irish love to celebrate life after death
What do you get when you cross Riverdance, the phenomenon which brought Irish dance to the global stage, with Cirque du Soleil?The answer: Wake, a heady mix of dance, camp…
Review: I must have seen Turandot a dozen times, but this is the first time I got the story
Opera Australia has opened a nine-week season of Turandot with a brand new production. Director Ann Yee has boldly broken the mould and gone for an almost-black and white set…
The world premiere of Mama Does Derby rolls into Sydney Town Hall
Never did I think I’d walk into the Sydney Town Hall, one of the city’s most historic buildings, at 136 years old, to hear the blaring lyrics of ‘Von Dutch’…
