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Bangarra in 'Sheoak' by Frances Rings, as part of Sheltering. Photo by Daniel Boud.

Bangarra in ‘Sheltering’: What sustains us when connection is threatened

Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House.3 June 2026. Marking 10 years since the passing of composer and Bangarra Musical Director David Page,...

Gravity & Other Myths in 'LOUDER.' Photo by Daniel Boud.

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Gravity & Other Myths’ ‘LOUDER’: Bach does backflips

Even if we don’t care to admit it, we love our comfort zones. We silo them, guard them, sometimes jealously. Yet, we...

Fran Diaz's 'The Mass Ornament.' Photo courtesy of Hessisches Staatsballet.

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What lies underneath: Sydney Dance Company presents Fran Diaz’s ‘The Mass Ornament’

Berlin-based choreographer Fran Diaz is known for creating works that examine collectivity, power and the systems that shape human behaviour. For The...

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News

Olivier Winner Nathaniel Parker cast as Henry Higgins in ‘My Fair Lady’

Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced that Olivier Award winner Nathaniel Parker will star as Professor Henry...

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‘Burn the Floor’ announces 28th anniversary tour across 16 Aussie cities

Burn the Floor has grown into a global phenomenon, selling more than four million tickets across theatres in over 30 countries. Highlights...

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Sydney Dance Company returns to the Sydney Opera House with ‘Engine’

Sydney Dance Company takes to Sydney Opera House with a high impact triple bill celebrating the strength, precision, and expressive power of...

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Claire Lyon takes on iconic Eliza Doolittle in ‘My Fair Lady’s’ historic 70th anniversary Australian season

Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live announce that renowned Australian soprano Claire Lyon will star as Eliza Doolittle in...

Blake Escott (Dhunghutti, Worimi) and Alexander Abbot in 'The Other Side of Me' at Sydney Opera House. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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Australian Dance Reviews

Gary Lang’s ‘The Other Side of Me’: A deeply affecting work

Studio Theatre, Sydney Opera House.6 May 2026. At the heart of The Other Side of Me is a wound that cannot be...

The Australian Ballet's Davi Ramos. Photo by Pierre Toussaint.

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Interviews

The Australian Ballet promotes Davi Ramos to principal artist during ‘Romeo and Juliet’ season

The Australian Ballet has promoted Davi Ramos to principal artist during his first season in the title role of John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, with the announcement made...

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Iconic Cast Assembled for 70th Anniversary Production of ‘My Fair Lady’

Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced cast members for the upcoming 70th Anniversary of the much-loved musical My Fair...

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's 'The Phantom of the Opera.' Photo by Daniel Boud.

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Australian Dance Reviews

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ feels newly alive

Sydney Harbour, Sydney.27 March 2026. On Friday, 27 March 2026, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour unveiled a spectacular staging of The Phantom...

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Daniel Assetta reflects on his time at ED5International

ED5International is a premier, fully accredited performing arts academy based in Sydney, and specialises in a two-year full-time Advanced Diploma of Performing...

Sydney Dance Company in 'Love Lock.' Photo by Pedro Greig.

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Meet the three new company members of Sydney Dance Company 2026

Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 season is poised to be a landmark year, blending bold new works, a celebration of legacy, and the...

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Honour Culture, Country and Community: DanceRites 2026 Registrations Now Open

Registrations have opened for DanceRites 2026, the ninth iteration of the national competition celebrating First Nations dance, music and culture. Taking place over...

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Spaces we dance with: Bangarra welcomes Maddison Fraser

There is a red continent between the Pilbara and Sydney Harbour. We may measure this distance in miles, or we may configure...

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Events

Star-Crossed Lovers Return: John Cranko’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Takes the Stage Again

At the heart of The Australian Ballet’s 2026 season, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet returns in all its sweeping, devastating beauty. The familiar story becomes...

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Bangarra Dance Theatre Welcomes Maddison Fraser as New Company Dancer

Bangarra Dance Theatre announces the appointment of a new Company Dancer, Maddison Fraser, a proud Palyku and Yindjibarndi woman from the Pilbara...

Aakash Odedra's 'Songs of the Bulbul.' Photo by Ken Leanfore.

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Australian Dance Reviews

Aakash Odedra’s ‘Songs of the Bulbul’: An unforgettable offering

Playhouse Theatre, Sydney Opera House.28 January 2026. Birdsong is fleeting – like dance, it exists only in the moment, vanishing as soon...

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‘The Other Side of Me’ to make its Sydney Debut in 2026

A powerful healing work centred on a Stolen Generations experience, The Other Side of Me will make its Sydney debut from 6 – 9...

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Newcomer and West End Star to Lead ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on Sydney Harbour

Opera Australia has announced that Australian musical theatre royalty, celebrated soprano Amy Manford has been cast as Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd...

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‘Garrigarrang Badu’ to Premiere at Sydney Festival

A major new work from leading First Nations artist, Dharug choreographer Peta Strachan and her all-female Jannawi Dance Clan will take the stage at Sydney Opera...