25 things to do in Sydney this weekend (May 1-3)
Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
Theatre
Anastasia is the compelling real-life story of how the Russian royal family was murdered by revolutionaries. Perhaps not all real life.
Review: Anastasia at the Sydney Lyric – History, myth and spectacle
Anastasia is the compelling real-life story of how the Russian royal family was murdered by revolutionaries. Perhaps not all real life. According to legend, one young girl survived. This is her story, told on the musical stage. It’s utterly absorbing with an unexpected ending.
Meet the 22-year-old making a splash in Sydney Harbour’s The Phantom of the Opera
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.
Review: The Prom, a musical based on a real life story, arrives at the Teatro
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.
We’re about to enter a new season of musicals: here’s what you should book
A new era of musicals is about to hit Sydney’s biggest and best theatres. Here are the shows we think you should book.
Review: A haunting refrain, a sensual cast: Eugene Onegin, Sydney Opera House
Opera loves a romance gone wrong. And Eugene Onegin, on at the Sydney Opera House, is one of the genre’s most melancholy works.
30 things to do in Sydney in March
March signals the transition from summer to autumn, and whether you’re ready for the cooler weather or not, Sydney is bursting with so many events and activities that you’ll barely notice the change in temperature.
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 brand-new Australian cast.
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.
