Griffin Theatre Company is has unveiled its 2026 Season, featuring five plays, fourteen actors and some of the best new works in Australia today.
In their final season outside of the SBW Stables Theatre, Griffin presents a line-up of intimate stories, including the revival of Steve J. Spears’ The Elocution of Benjamin
The inaugural season of Cabaret at TEATRO, Sydney’s newest theatre, is set to take over the Italian Forum theatre this November with a star-studded line-ups across a limited three-week season.
Coral Drouyn looks at the worldwide phenomenon now targeting regional areas.
If you live in one of the capital cities in Australia you have a world of entertainment at your fingertips…everything from live theatre to rock concerts, symphony orchestras and interactive event experiences. We are spoilt for choice.
Hayes Theatre Co has announced the casting for the upcoming World Premiere of Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical, with book, music and lyrics by Steven Kramer and directed by Sheridan Harbridge. This brand-new Australian musical comes to Hayes Theatre Co from 17 October, and due to huge demand an extra final week of performances has been added. Tickets are on sale now from www.hayestheatre.com.au.
There are some people who have such a profound influence on your life – and especially a life in the Theatre – that it is impossible to separate them from almost every single moment and memory of your journey. Neale Alan Warrington, who has passed away in Melbourne, was one such person in my life. And the lives of many, many, others.
Image: Bette & Joan. Jeanette Cronin as Bette Davis and Lucia Mastrantone as Joan Crawford.
Ensemble Theatre has announced its 2026 season, featuring fresh Australian voices, the international plays and new and returning Ensemble faces across 10 plays and one special event.
Opera Australia has unveiled its 70th anniversary season for 2026. Acting CEO Simon Militano said Opera Australia’s 70th anniversary season honours the talented creators, performers, loyal supporters and audiences who have shaped the company’s legacy across seven decades.
“We’re proud to present a season of extraordinary productions that revive some operatic masterpieces and crowd favourites and invest in new productions that shine a light on emerging talent and stories that reflect the diversity of Australian communities.
Star of stage and screen Ben Hall will be joining Samantha Jade in the cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical, which makes its debut at QPAC Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane in October before debuting at Theatre Royal Sydney from November.
Based on the iconic film, Ben will play the role of Edward Lewis, famously played by Richard Gere and is joining Samantha Jade, who will play the role made famous across the globe by the much-loved Julia Roberts.
