Sydney

Circle Mirror Transformation review: another safe bet from the Sydney Theatre Company
STC presents a competent but uninspired staging of US playwright Annie Baker’s award-winning play, Circle Mirror Transformation.

The Phantom of the Opera returns to haunt Sydney Harbour in 2026
Opera Australia’s 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour kicks off a global celebration of Phantom’s 40th anniversary.

Belvoir St Theatre
Orlando
Belvoir presents Carissa Licciardello and Elsie Yager’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s queer classic Orlando.

SK Entertainment
Menopause The Musical ®
Ladies! It’s time to embrace “The Change” with a night out, full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood!

SOFT CENTRE 2025 to take over Sydney with experimental art and electronic music
Expect international electronic sensations, home-grown immersive art pioneers and critical conversations at SOFT CENTRE.

Hir review: a play that explores the collision of PTSD and male privilege
Family and gender politics are explored in this play about identity, belonging and redemption.

Yolŋu power review: the Art Gallery of NSW's landmark look at Yirrkala innovation
Eight decades of Yolŋu art and culture take viewers through an art movement that has garnered world acclaim.

Carmen review: a new look for a classic opera at Sydney Opera House
One of the most famous operas of the 19th century gets a 21st century makeover.

Ex-Sydney Festival Director delivers first program in new Toronto festival role
Australian arts leader Olivia Ansell sends a postcard from Canada after her first months in new festival role.

Annie review: an orphan captures hearts on Australian stages
Annie is a well-orchestrated cohesive theatre production, whose songs are as catchy as ever.