Search News

See all news

Search Results

Sunset Boulevard. Woman in flowing white dress on the stage in front of an empty theatre, surrounded by house lights and footlights.
News

Phantom’s Sarah Brightman to star in new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard

‘All right Mr DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up’: Brightman to play deranged silent picture star Norma Desmond in lavish…

Groundhog Day the Musical. Man with microphone sits at piano talking, in front of screen.
News

Groundhog Day musical in a Melbourne exclusive

Another big musical is heading to Melbourne in 2024.

performing arts. Against a green and blue backdrop with small images of two women, a woman with bleached blonde hair wearing a blue hoodie holds a musical keyboard while a woman with black wavy hair and sunglasses an black and blue coat holds a typing keyboard both in three-quarter profile.
News

What’s in store for season 2024 in the performing arts (part three)

Continuing our round-up of season launches from companies around the country, including a three-part theatrical epic and an ambitious restaging…

Australian Theatre Live launches accessible theatre online for students and educators, including Platee by Pinchgut Opera. Image shows performers on stage surrounding a young woman dressed in white with upthrust arm.
Education & Student News

Education in brief: new live theatre platform for schools, and teacher pay on the agenda

Short and sweet arts-focused news about schools and universities. Literacy is a big issue as governments try to increase teacher…

Education & Student News

Major new works to be developed through WAAPA's three-year residencies

Musical theatre artist Eddie Perfect and UK theatre company Cheek by Jowl are undertaking three-year residencies at WAAPA to deliver…

There's Something About Music from L to R: Irena Lysiuk, Naomi Price, Luke Kennedy and Marcus Corowa Photo: Damien Bredburg
News

Review: Brisbane Festival opening

An eclectic opening night event set the tone of inclusivity and diversity for Brisbane Festival’s 2023 program.

News

Beetlejuice musical announced as Melbourne exclusive

Featuring music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, the hit Broadway musical opens at The Regent Theatre in 2025.

A close-up photo of a typewriter, the keys of which prominently display the word 'STORY' instead of the usual letters.
News

Returning festival aims to make playwrights more visible

The second annual Australian Playwrights’ Festival, presented by Currency Press, will be held in Sydney in late August.

News

Roaming performance in historic mansion celebrates 1000th show

Werribee Park Mansion's theatre in residence has been welcoming audiences with a captivating story for 20 years.

News

Chris Drummond to step down as Brink AD after 19 years

Departing Artistic Director Chris Drummond reflects on his time with Brink Productions and the challenges of the small to medium…

1 7 8 9 10 11 17