Author: Sophie Cornett
Review: Heathers Opens In Sydney To Viral Online Video
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★★★★★ The thunderous applause that filled the theatre on opening night in Sydney was testament to just how eagerly Australian theatre lovers had been waiting for Heathers: The Musical to hit our shores. The national tour’s opening at the Roslyn Packer Theatre was made even more eventful by falling on…
Review: Into The Woods Finds The Magic In Happily Ever After
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Into the Woods is a show that holds a concrete position in musical theatre history. The tale first debuted in 1986 and is a perfect example of the classic Stephen Sondheim theatrical style. Since then, many have retold this twisted fairy tale. Company of Dramatic Arts (CODA) has produced a…
Review: The Addams Family Is A Creepy, Kooky Triumph
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★★★★★ Wonderfully eccentric, The Addams Family, as first created by cartoonist Charles Addams, has been the inspiration for countless pieces of media since their introduction in 1938. In 2010, the first stage adaptation in the form of The Addams Family musical hit the Broadway stage. Now, Joshua Robson Productions has…
Review: Tootsie Makes A Triumphant Premiere In Sydney
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★★★★★ How far are you willing to go in pursuit of a dream? Tootsie, the stage adaptation of the 1982 film, combines comedy and heart in its exploration of this question, set against the stunning backdrop of the New York City theatre scene. The Australian premiere of this phenomenal show,…
Review: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Is Too Charming Not To Love
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★★★★★ Some villains are simply too charming not to love. But what kind of chaos unfolds when you put a few of them in the same small town? We find out in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, a dazzling musical presented by Redfern Lane Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co. Based…
Review: Ordinary Days Celebrates The Enduring Power Of Connection
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★★★★★ As we go about our day, hundreds of people will pass us by, each with their own story. Most of the time, we will never learn it. But every so often, something happens that intertwines our story with theirs. Bold & Blunt Creative’s production of Ordinary Days, written by…
Review: Gutenberg! The Musical! Delivers Big On A Small Scale
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★★★★★ The ‘play within a play’ is a recurring concept throughout the history of theatre. How Gutenberg! The Musical! provides a delightfully fresh perspective on this mechanism is through the emphasis on the authors; their history, their dreams and the work that is required to achieve these. This latest production…
Review: Beauty and the Beast Enchants With Timeless Magic
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★★★★☆ Far off places, magic spells, a prince in disguise – all the hallmarks of the perfect fairy tale. Beauty and the Beast is one of my absolute favourite stories, blending heart and humour, wrapped up in the gorgeous aesthetics of the French Rococo period. Willoughby Theatre Company’s latest production…
Review: My Brilliant Career Leaves Sydney Audiences In Awe
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★★★★★ My Brilliant Career, based on the 1901 Australian novel by Miles Franklin, has taken the stage of the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Sydney by storm with a dazzling display of Australian talent. This pop-rock musical perfectly captures the fire and tenacity of the human spirit as we strive to…
Review: The Great Gatsby Jazz Ballet Odyssey Is A Triumph
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★★★★★ The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925, is a classic piece of American literature. Its ever-relevant themes and opulent setting have seen it adapted for the stage and screen many times over the years. Now, BIG Live present their version, magnificently capturing the heart and soul…
Review: Barbra Proves She Is Still The Greatest Star
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Barbra Streisand is an icon of the performing arts world with a dazzling career that spans over six decades across music, theatre and screen. Hayes Theatre Co have opened their 2026 season with an immaculate homage to her extraordinary talent in Barbra: The Greatest Star. It’s a show filled with…
Review: Turandot Opera Australia 2026 Sydney Festival
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In 1926, two years after the death of renowned composer Giacomo Puccini, his final opera Turandot, made its stage debut. Now, a hundred years later, Opera Australia, in association with Sydney Festival, has brought this powerful story to the Opera House stage. This production stands as a testament to love,…
Review: Putting It Together Is A Glamorous Toast To Sondheim
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The name Stephen Sondheim is famous among the world of musical theatre. An American composer and lyricist, he is the genius behind some of the most notable pieces of theatre, such as West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods (to name very few). Putting it Together compiles iconic…
Review: Congratulations, Get Rich! Sings A Story Of Love, Legacy & Ghosts
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Congratulations, Get Rich! is the latest triumph to hit the Sydney Theatre Company stage. A co-production with La Boite Theatre in Brisbane and the Singapore Repertory Theatre, this phenomenal production is a beautiful tribute to the power of love, legacy and song. The story begins on the opening night of…
Review: Ride The Cyclone Balances Death, Destiny & Deadpan Delight
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Sometimes, it takes a tragedy to realise ‘how goddamn wonderful everything is,’ as one of the characters from the show so eloquently puts it. Ride the Cyclone, written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, premiered in Sydney with Hayes Theatre Co in 2024. Now, Sydney Musical Theatre have brought this…
Review: Phar Lap The Electro-Swing Musical Is One For The History Books
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The race that stops the nation has taken over the Hayes Theatre Co stage in Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical. From the first line to the final note, the phenomenal visuals, soaring soundtrack and roaring energy take us on the breathtaking rags-to-riches tale of Phar Lap, Australia’s equine star. As…
Review: The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race Celebrates Community Strength
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The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race has been brought to life by Pymble Players as their 2025 season finale, and it is an absolute delight. Written by Melanie Tait, the play was first performed in 2019 by Ensemble Theatre. Six years later, this uplifting story of female empowerment, resilience and community is…
Review: Gypsy Shines With Glitz Glamour And Community Spirit
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What does it take to be a star? Talent, confidence and the passion to pursue a dream. If you are looking for a show with all of this in spades, North Shore Theatre Company’s production of Gypsy is the one for you! Gypsy premiered on Broadway in 1959 and was…
Review: Dracula Continues To Cast Its Spell Across The Country
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Dracula, an iconic Gothic character created by Bram Stoker in 1897, has always intrigued and delightfully horrified audiences. BIG Live, otherwise known as Ballet International Gala, has unleashed a haunting new ballet adaptation, and it is absolutely spectacular. The ability to tell a story solely through music and dance, as…
Review: The Shark Arm Case Is Immersive True Crime at Its Finest
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In 1935, a tiger shark held in Coogee Aquarium regurgitated a human arm bearing a distinctive tattoo. This bizarre event kick-started an investigation that took 1930s Sydney by storm. Now this riveting tale of fraud, questionable morality and murder is being phenomenally retold by Deadhouse Productions. Masterfully written by Kyla Lee…
