Month: June 2025
We’re All Gonna Die! Makes World Premiere In July
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An epic battle between unknown monsters and unlikely heroes unfolds when La Boite Theatre and Dead Puppet Society team up to present the world premiere of WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE! from 30 July to 16 August 2025. The fiercely funny and fearlessly inventive new work combines a razor-sharp script, all-Queensland…
Review: Instructions For Correct Assembly Shows Perfection Isn’t Easy
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Vince Lombardi once said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” Nick, son to Max and Hari, feels like he must be perfect for his parents. But Nick strives for an alternative form of excellence. In doing so, he passes away and his parents…
Review: Peter And The Wolf By Queensland Ballet
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Just in time for the school holidays, Peter and the Wolf has arrived. It is charmingly presented by Queensland Ballet as part of their My First Ballet series. Choreographed by Greg Horsman, this lively take on the beloved story honours the original 1960s version while offering a fresh update for…
Review: Pride And Politics Collide In Coriolanus
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Bell Shakespeare’s bold new take on Coriolanus throws the audience into the ring — literally. In this high-stakes political drama, each line lands like a jab or body blow. Set in a traverse stage that mirrors ancient Roman factions, the production pits the common people against the ruling elite in…
Review: Triple Bill Is An Exhilarating Celebration Of Exceptional Talent
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Queensland Ballet’s Triple Bill is an exhilarating showcase of three exceptional choreographers: Jack Lister, Natalie Weir and Greg Horsman. Featuring breathtaking live music from Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, this is a not to be missed night at the theatre. Up first is Jack Lister’s Gemini, a brand new work…
Breaking The Castle: A True Story Of Survival And Redemption Comes To Sydney And Melbourne
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Cluster Arts Global in association with Breaking the Castle Productions is pleased to announce Victorian and Sydney tour dates for writer and performer Peter Cook’s award winning, compelling and uplifting one-man play, Breaking the Castle. The show will play Frankston Arts Centre 11-12 July, Theatre Works St Kilda 15-19 July…
Announcing The Lucky Country Musical For Melbourne And Brisbane
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Following its acclaimed debut season at Sydney’s Hayes Theatre, the smash hit new musical, The Lucky Country, about what it means to be Australian, will open at Melbourne’s Lawler Theatre from Monday 13 October, before heading to Brisbane Powerhouse as part of MELT Festival. With an original score that pays…
Afterglow Flickers To Life In A World Premiere At Brisbane Festival
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Afterglow is a mesmerising and magical world premiere experience, emerging from the shadows to transform Brisbane’s iconic City Botanic Gardens from Friday 5 September to Saturday 27 September 2025. Follow the flame and be captivated by a glowing dreamscape of dancing shadows, candlelit installations and fire sculptures in the world…
Review: Primary Trust Finds Beautiful Hope In The Ordinary
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Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Do you remember the first time you met them? Are they still around? These are just some of the questions that popped into my brain when I saw Primary Trust at the Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli. Primary Trust is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Eboni Booth.…
Announcing Hedonistic New Creation When Night Comes For Sydney
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Broad Encounters has announced that their thrilling new creation WHEN NIGHT COMES will take up residency at the historic Union Bond Store in The Rocks from 22 August in partnership with Sydney Fringe Festival and The Rocks. Following sold-out performances in Melbourne, WHEN NIGHT COMES marks an intimate and intoxicating…
Isaac Drandic on Dear Son: Crafting a Theatrical Love Letter to First Nations Men
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The world premiere of Dear Son opens at Queensland Theatre in Brisbane this Saturday night. An adaptation of Thomas Mayo’s book, Dear Son features powerful letters of love, hope and healing from First Nations fathers and sons. The Scoop had the chance to sit down with Isaac Drandic, who co-adapted the…
Peter And The Wolf Returns For A Whimsical Winter Outing
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This winter, Queensland Ballet brings a beloved classic to life with Peter and the Wolf, a symphonic fairytale designed to captivate children and families. From 27 June to 5 July, join young Peter on his musical adventure in a vivid and heartwarming ballet, set in the welcoming surrounds of the…
Review: Whalebone Blurs The Lines Between Science And Magic
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Whalebone exudes quirky fun the entire family can enjoy. Written, directed, and performed by Jens Altheimer, this immersive experience blurs the lines between science and magic – not to mention the boundary between physical and virtual worlds – through clever set design and comedic storytelling. The show begins with bureaucratic…
Announcing The Lovers For Sydney This October
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Producers Shake & Stir Theatre Co and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced that the breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers is coming to Sydney. The new production will open at Theatre Royal Sydney on 31 October, following its premiere at QPAC’s Playhouse in Brisbane. The show features a who’s who of Australian musical theatre…
Announcing Melbourne Cast For In The Heights
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In The Heights, the Tony Award®-winning musical sensation by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) has announced the cast for its upcoming Melbourne season starting 1 August 2025. Fresh from acclaimed sold-out runs at the Hayes Theatre and Sydney Opera House, the production is set to bring the heat, passion and heart…
Review: Echo by Australasian Dance Collective Is A Breath Of Fresh Air
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The Australasian Dance Collective’s 2025 season of Echo is simply exquisite. Opening night at the Judith Wright Arts Centre showcased the incredible talent of ADC’s Youth Ensemble, as they take the stage in a bold, three-part dance journey. Consisting of two dance works broken up by a series of short films, Echo is a…
Review: Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero Adelaide
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What a night! Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero is lighting up the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and turning it into a snow-dusted dreamland. From the very first spin, it is a delightful experience for the whole family. From start to finish, it’s filled with charm, colour, and favourite characters…
Review: Cats The Musical Is Back On Stage And Better Than Ever
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Forty years since it first premiered in Australia, CATS, the iconic musical, is back at the very same venue where it originally opened, the Theatre Royal. With a masterfully executed production, the current creative team successfully celebrates this incredible anniversary. With strong power and energy, they reassert the unique charm…
Review: Looking For Alibrandi Serves Drama With Extra Sauce
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Looking for Alibrandi is a beloved and bittersweet coming-of-age story that has resonated with Australian audiences for decades. First published in 1992, Melina Marchetta’s debut novel quickly became a bestseller, earning multiple literary awards. It was later adapted into the acclaimed 2000 film, which won Best Film at the AFI…
Review: Hedwig And The Angry Inch Is Theatrical Adrenaline
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From the first electrifying guitar riff to the final standing-ovation–worthy note, Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Athenaeum Theatre is nothing short of theatrical adrenaline. This production blasts off with unapologetic swagger, delivering an emotional rollercoaster that punches hard, laughs harder, and ultimately leaves you profoundly moved. Right away, the staging…
Review: Never Have I Ever Brings Secret Lies And Laughs
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From the mind of comedian and author Deborah Frances-White comes Never Have I Ever. Directed by Kate Champion, it’s showing in the beautiful Heath Ledger Theatre and presented by Black Swan Theatre Company. Recently bankrupt chef, Jacq (Emily Rose Brennan), alongside her boyfriend, Kas (Deep Sroa), invite their friends Tobin…
Memory And Meaning: Gabriyel Thomas Steps Into The Spotlight In Cats
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The 40th anniversary Australian tour of CATS the Musical officially opens in Sydney tomorrow night. The Scoop had the chance to sit down at the Media Call today with Gabriyel Thomas. Gabriyel is playing Grizabella, and sings the iconic song Memory. She talked to us all things CATS, including what she loves most…
Review: The Half-Life Of Marie Curie By Ensemble Theatre
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The Half-Life of Marie Curie is not just a history lesson or a feminist revival. It’s a breath of salt air. Written by America’s most produced living playwright, Lauren Gundersen, it makes its Australian debut in a finely crafted, quietly fierce production by Ensemble Theatre. Upon entering the theatre, I felt…
Illuminate Adelaide Set To Light Up Winter This July
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Illuminate Adelaide 2025 is set to light up winter this July with a program that boasts hundreds of drones over Adelaide Oval, a dance party in 10 minutes, career highlights from Velvet Underground co-founder John Cale, dinosaurs at the Zoo, a Dutch digital detox initiative, a new 12-hour music festival,…
Announcing Return Of Menopause The Musical
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The global smash hit Menopause The Musical® returns this September in an all-new production for an exclusive two-week season at the iconic State Theatre Sydney. Ladies, it’s time to embrace ‘The Change’ with a night out of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood! Flushed with hot success since its…
Winnie The Pooh The Musical Brings Magic These School Holidays
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PIP Theatre is inviting families into the Hundred Acre Wood with a charming new musical that brings Winnie the Pooh and his friends to life on stage. BeXD’s Winnie the Pooh: The Musical is a lively, heartwarming show based on the beloved stories by A.A. Milne and runs from 2…
Beauty and the Beast Opens In Perth Next Month
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Disney’s new production of Beauty and the Beast will open in Perth for the first time next month, beginning its highly anticipated season at Crown Theatre. Beauty and the Beast will have its first Perth performance on Thursday 24 July 2025. The spectacular new production from the producers of Aladdin,…
Mother Nature An Arena Spectacular Premieres In Adelaide Next Month
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The Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company (ACTC) will premiere its 2025 arena spectacular Mother Nature in Adelaide this July, featuring Ten Tenors star JD Smith and empowering vocals and original music by local Chloe Castledine. Mother Nature blends many elements of dance in a tribute to the unstoppable force of Mother…
Queensland Ballet and HOTA Forge Bold New Partnership With Exclusive World Premiere Of Elastic Hearts
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In a powerful alignment of artistic ambition and cultural leadership, Queensland Ballet and HOTA, Home of the Arts have today announced a landmark three-year partnership that will see the creation of three music-led world premieres exclusive to the Gold Coast. The partnership launches with the debut of Elastic Hearts, a genre-defying dance experience choreographed and…
Kimberly Akimbo Makes Australian Premiere In Adelaide Next Month
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Kimberly Akimbo makes its Australian premiere next month in a production by State Theatre Company South Australia and Melbourne Theatre Company. The Tony Award-winning musical arrives at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 8 July 2025. Kimberly Akimbo took Broadway by storm and won countless hearts. It raked in five Tony Awards…
