Theatre & Opera
Sydney offers world-class theatre and opera productions which are anchored by the iconic Sydney Opera House.
What do Nigella Lawson and George Orwell have in common? Sydney Fringe, apparently
We chatted to two of this year’s Fringe performers bringing their brilliantly bold (and very Fringe) shows to Sydney’s stages
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The Odyssey made me fall in love with Sydney’s IMAX – but some seats would make even Zeus angry
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There are movies you can comfortably watch at home. Then there are movies such as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which remind you that cinema can still be an event.
Our top picks from the Sydney Fringe Festival 2026 program
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Sydney Fringe Festival has is back with a jam-packed 2026 program. We've rounded up all the weirdest, wackiest (and very Fringe shows) that should be on your radar this week.
Sculpture by the Sea turns 30 this year: here’s what we know so far
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Sculpture by the Sea is one of Sydney's premier springtime activities, turning the iconic Bondi to Tamarama cliff walk into a string of site-specific art installations.
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What do Nigella Lawson and George Orwell have in common? Sydney Fringe, apparently
We chatted to two of this year’s Fringe performers bringing their brilliantly bold (and very Fringe) shows to Sydney’s stages
Can Tax Offsets, The Musical save Sydney’s theatres
Sydney’s theatres are under pressure, with industry leaders calling on Canberra to help save the city’s struggling live-performance sector.
Sydney’s theatre scene needs a hit. Could Fiddler on the Roof be it?
The twice sold-out West End production of Fiddler on the Roof opens in Sydney this week, with an all-star Australian cast set to take to the stage. Could this be…
Review: Pride & Prejudice (sort of) is the most hilarious show on the Sydney stage right now
Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice is one of the most revered romantic novels in English literature. Could it possibly be turned in to a musical comedy? This production says "Yes"…
Opera Australia’s hunt for new audiences takes to Sydney malls, and they are not alone
Marking the start of their winter season with a free lunchtime performance at the Queen Victoria Building, Opera Australia is looking to reach new audiences in its 70th year.
While Sydney’s theatre sector faces a crisis, smaller venues are stealing the spotlight
As Sydney's theatre industry reels from three failed productions in quick succession, these smaller venues are proving more resilient.
Inside Sydney’s State Theatre: secrets, stories and surprises
Famed for its lavish interiors, glittering chandeliers and eclectic events program, the State Theatre is not only one of Sydney's most recognisable landmarks, but also one of its most fascinating.
Review: Does Hair, the tribal love-rock musical that once shocked the world, still resonate?
Once a most revolutionary show dealing with sex, drugs and politics, Hair is back. Is it still as shocking? Peter Lynch finds out.
