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Australian Cast of MJ Revealed

Australian producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain, has announced the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical MJ, set to make its Australian debut at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in February 2025. 

Round the Twist

David Spicer spoke to composer / writer Paul Hodge ahead of Queensland Theatre’s season of new musical

January to June 2025 at fortyfivedownstairs

Image of Paul Capsis - De Profundis

Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs has announced the January-June 2025 theatre program featuring nine seasons presented by an outstanding lineup of theatremakers and musicians.

Sport for Jove Roars Into 2025

Sport for Jove Theatre Company is back in 2025 and preparing for their biggest and most exciting season in their 16-year history with a whopping 9 productions across their Summer Season, Main Stage, and their essential Education Season – including arguably Jove's most epic, ambitious project of the year…

From familiar comedy classics to first-time musical collaborations... from east coast tours to outdoor site-specific experiences... from intimate contemporary plays to large-scale Shakespeare adventures... this season has something for everyone!

The End of the Wharf

After 25 years of tickling funny bones, Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott are retiring their quills with one final

Perth Festival 2025

Image: East Perth Power Station. Photographer: Tristan McKenzie

Perth Festival today announced its full 2025 program, with new Artistic Director Anna Reece, inviting Perth audiences and visitors to taste the salty air, feel the sand dunes beneath their feet, be challenged by truth-tellers and play with mischief-makers.  

Adelaide Festival 2025 Program

Photo credit: Roy VanDerVegt

65 events, 11 world premieres, 9 Australian premieres and 15 exclusives

Adelaide Festival has announced its 40th program, promising a suite of international and Australian productions and artists which will further enhance its 65-year reputation as Australia’s premier international festival.

Ten out of SIX

Coral Drouyn looks at the return of the hit musical SIX, speaking to Australian Associate Director Sharon Millerchip and the ca

Sydney Festival 2025

Image: As You Like It or The Land Acknowledgement. Photographer: DahliaKatz

Happy Halloween from Ensemble Q

Halloween is a mix of traditions: in some cultures, it is a day for remembering our dearest departed; in others, it is a festival time for welcoming the harvest of a new season. Celebrating long-departed souls is something that classical musicians do on a daily basis as they reconnect with the muses and angels of yesteryear. Brisbane-based Ensemble Q are completing their 2024 season with a special end-of-year party family concert, with a fun Halloween theme. Beth Keehn caught up with their Co-Artistic Director, Trish Dean to find out more.

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