Sydney Theatre Company News

Sydney Theatre Company and Gate Theatre’s-production of Thomas Bernhard’s THE PRESIDENT arrives in Sydney following it’s Dublin season.  Directed by Gate’s Tom Creed, the political satire, translated by Gitta Honegger, from 1975 retains a relevance in the contemporary world of leaders that forget they govern democracies and are elected to serve the people.

The Picture Of Dorian Gray will be making its way to screens! According to reports, Cate Blanchett's production company Dirty Films have purchased the film rights to the current West End production of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. This version of the classic novel is adapted by Kip Williams, who reimagined the story as a vehicle for a single actor to play all the characters through the use of video screens.

This June, Theatre Works and Buckets Nijinsky Productions serve up Melbourne theatre lovers a wonderfully bleak, black comedy about the end of a relationship. 

As news of additional cuts comes from more councils in the UK, in the US, a new piece of legislation looks to support the still struggling live entertainment industry as it emerges into the new normal. As evidence of the need for such action, we’ve got stories about layoffs at a New Jersey NPR station, as well as another urgent fundraising plea.

The countdown is on for Sydney Theatre Company’s first performance of RBG: Of Many, One at Arts Centre Melbourne, next Thursday 25th April.

In 2020, pre-Covid, Sydney Theatre Company staged NO PAY? NO WAY!, Marieke Hardy’s adaptation of Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s political farce SOTTO PAGA! NON SI PAGA!  This production, directed by Sarah Giles has been given an encore season with new performers stepping into three of the five roles, resulting in an even more captivating and comical evening of theatre that resonates even louder in the current economic climate.

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams has announced that, after 13 years with the Company and eight as Artistic Director, he will launch his eighth and final program in September before stepping down at the end of the year.

Ready for a vacation and want to fit some theatre-going into your intinerary? You're in luck, because all the world's a stage. Literally! BroadwayWorld has pulled together a list of the fifteen best cities around the world for seeing theatre. 

Due to popular demand, the new Off-Broadway musical TEETH has extended its run again. Get the latest updates on the show's schedule and more.

GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents have confirmed the full cast set to take the stage for the Sydney season of the widely acclaimed Death of a Salesman at the Theatre Royal.

Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.

Exclusive Agent Onsale begins today for The Picture Of Dorian Gray!

A co-production between Sydney Theatre Company and Gate Theatre Dublin will see international screen star Hugo Weaving return to the stage alongside one of Ireland’s greatest actors, Olwen Fouéré, in a new adaptation of Thomas Bernhard’s The President.

Stage and screen legends Kerry Armstrong and Colin Friels are set to star in Sydney Theatre Company’s world premiere of Into the Shimmering World, the brand-new Australian epic from one of the country’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights, Angus Cerini.

Will The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook transfer to Broadway in 2025?

The Picture of Dorian Gray has officially made its UK premiere at The Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring the critically acclaimed Sarah Snook in a ground-breaking adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel. Check out photos of Snook in action here!

Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves, and Jillian Geurts are now accepting submissions for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2024 New Play Award, offering a cash prize of $20,000 USD.

The winners of the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced on 29 January 2024 at a star-studded ceremony, with 30 Awards presented, shared between 15 productions which played on Sydney stages during 2023.

Sydney Theatre Company's critically acclaimed 'RBG: Of Many, One' extends its season due to overwhelming demand. Heather Mitchell reprises her role as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this extensive Australian tour.

RIZO: PRIZMATISM is the 40 year old twenty something that brings her unique New York Cabaret vibe to the Sydney Festival.