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The Dapto Chaser

The Sinclair family are down on their luck and their one chance of reversing their fortunes depends on their much-loved greyhound, Boy Named Sue.

Pay No Attention

A brand-new show from The Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Thirteen young performers with spectacular circus skills in a high-energy extravaganza which is hilarious, unsettling and awe-inspiring. Excellent holiday entertainment.

The Roommate

A dark comedy about two very different women who clash, re-invent themselves and find out that change entails risks.

The Day of the Triffids

Adapted from John Wyndham's iconic sci-fi novel exploring human survival after large-scale catastrophe and the rise of the Triffids, mobile carnivorous plants. A bold, new theatrical experience from Newtown Theatre.

First, Do No Harm

Unflinching and unsettling, Grace Malouf's bold new play spotlights questions of whether there are limits to medical ethics and to the right to personal self-determination.

Where is the Green Sheep?

An immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children's book by Mem Fox and Judith Horacek.

My Fair Lawyer

Tony Laumberg's My Fair Lawyer is a light-hearted satire of family secrets, legal egos and cultural misunderstandings.

The Jury Experience

I never truly appreciated a juror’s job until I...

To Kill a Mockingbird

"Mockingbirds just make music. they don't eat up people's gardens; don't nest in cornribs; they doon't do one thing but sing their hearts out. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." This Genesian production of an old classic asks the audience to experience its warmth, tension, humour and injustice up close.

Continuity

In this film-within-a-play, story telling, commerce and environmental catastrophe collide with hilarious and disturbing consequences. Anything that can go wrong does as a frazzled film crew battle to take their final shot.

Savior

An smart and insightful play, set in the aftermath of the Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines in 2013, playwright Happy Feraren examines the blurred boundaries between corporate humanitarianism and self-interest. Feraren brings a first-hand insight and a sharp wit to what is both eye-waveringly funny and sharply satirical theatre. Another exceptional Griffin production.

Ride the Cyclone, The Musical

Most exciting play of the year so far. High-energy rocking musical, funny and profound.

An intimate and moving queer drama exploring a love already doomed by internal demons.

Gruesome Playground Injuries

A raw and moving play focussing on the painful connection between two long time friends.

Three Sisters

A masterful production of Chekhov's universal and timeless play of the search for happiness.

The Admirable Crichton

A funny and charming satire on Edwardian society with universal relevance to the human tendency to form hierarchies.

Stage Kiss

An amusing show for everybody in the theatre industry and for everyone who enjoys a charming and hilarious romantic comedy.

18 Eden Avenue

18 Eden Avenue is a heartwarming musical about three strong women negotiating the daily challenges of contemporary life....

Worlds Alive 2026

Worlds Alive 2026 is a programme of five dramatic moved readings from well-known writers from ...

The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin

A brilliant performance by Simon Burke in an agonising portrayal of persecution.

Perfect Arrangement

A satisfying offering for discerning theatregoers and nicely timed for the coming Mardi Gras festivities.

God’s Cowboy

A brave, honest and challenging piece of drama which gives a voice to the problems facing many young people. Described by the playwright as “a powder keg of emotion”, it is well worth a viewing ...

A delightful treat for all whodunit fans keeping the audience guessing till the end.

Kings Cross Theatre’s production of A Chinese Christmas hits all the right notes for this time of year...

Dial M for Murder

The Ensemble's production of a Hitchcock classic is a delicious and updated treat for lovers of suspense.

Cowbois

Gender bending and blending is a new and whimsical twist to the old Wild West story.

Present Laughter

Vintage theatre it may be, but the universal fun and comedy the play delivers is never out of style.

Naturism

Have we reached the point where it is permissible to make silly jokes at the expense of climate anxiety?

Daytime Deewane

It’s 1997 in London and the scene is set at one of the daytime raves of the time.

Fly Girl

Our first intimation of the fun ahead is hinted at by orange-clad air stewardesses, urging everyone to take their seats as ...

Seed Hunters

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Carol Dance to explore the inspiration behind her latest play...

Side by Side by Sondheim

The Genesian’s presentation of the Tony Award-winning work Side by Side by Sondheim is a sheer delight

Ruins

Co-created by director Emily Ayoub and Madeline Baghurst, under the auspices of Clockfire Theatre ...

How to Plot a Hit in Two Days

More than two million people tuned in to A Country Practice to watch Molly Jones’s final moments, in a heartbreaking scene that is widely considered to be the saddest Aussie TV death ever.

Love Stories

Two years ago, my friend Erica gave me Love Stories by Trent Dalton at a time when I was feeling quite low ...

Birdsong of Tomorrow

When reminded of the number of endangered birds or species that have perished, I immediately feel anxious and guilty.

The Face of Jizo

Set in 1948, three years after Hiroshima's bombing, The Face of Jizo explores how survivors adapt mentally to the challenges of their devastated city.

The Shark Arm Case

In collaboration with the Museums of History NSW, the Deadhouse theatrical group continues to dramatise famous criminal events from Sydney’s past.

Once On This Island

Curveball Creative and Hayes Theatre’s production of this award-winning musical is a blaze of warmth and exuberance that is much appreciated ...

Foam

It is 1974, a public lavatory, and Nicky is shaving his head. Enter Mosley, a slick older gentleman ...

Werkaholics

The struggle for personal survival in the unhinged world of late capitalism is both playfully and painfully observed by playwright Vivian Nguyen in the wild and wonderful Werkaholics.

Grief is the Thing with Feathers

Adapted from Max Porter’s much praised novel, the Belvoir Street production of Grief is the Thing with Feathers is electrifying, fantastical and deeply moving.

Emerald City

Emerald City is an energising dose of satirical comedy on these cold, wintry nights.

1984

Over 75 years since its first publication, George Orwell’s dystopian classic remains disturbingly relevant to our modern times.

Henry VI Part 3

This is the third instalment in Sydney Shakespeare Company’s Henry VI cycle.

Sincere Apologies

The expressions of regret in Alternative Facts’ production of Sincere Apologies cover a wide spectrum of human activity, from everyday domestic mishaps to very serious world-wide problems.

Primary Trust

As the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times Critics’ Pick, Primary Trust is considered an unusual choice for both accolades

French Spirits

Bored with television? Looking for a unique and engaging experience? Of course you are, so pop along to Scarlet Weasel ...

CATS – the memories …

CATS opened on Friday June 20 at the Theatre Royal, celebrating its 40th anniversary where this reviewer saw it originally in 1984.

The Lady Vanishes

This brilliantly staged production of The Lady Vanishes immerses the audience in a thriller aboard a train ...

The Half-Life of Marie Curie

There’s a moment early in The Half-Life of Marie Curie where the weight of public shame threatens to crush even a double Nobel laureate

Koreaboo

Koreaboo, from the fabulous Griffin Theatre Company, is a warm, witty and heart-wrenching two-hander, exploring the search for belonging and the pain of rejection.