April
Frontier Touring
Fatboy Slim
DJ and prolific producer Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) is returning to Australian in April and May 2023.
The Showring
Moore Park
Sat 22 Apr to Fri 5 MayEvents in May
May
Civic Theatre
Othello
May
An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwean (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance).
Civic Playhouse from $15
May
ABC Classic's Genevieve Lang & Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Spectacular
For 50 years the Sydney Symphony has been resident at Sydney Opera House. Join us for a celebration of the music which has moved and inspired Sydneysiders for half a century.
Conducted by Umberto Clerici.
Concert Hall at the Opera House
May
Base Entertainment
Celtic Illusion
May
The Magic Returns. Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world. Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA by storm and will tour nationwide in 2023.
Return Season
Laycock Street Community Theatre from $70
May
The Australian Ballet
Jewels
A Balanchine masterpiece!
Sydney Opera House from $38
May
Avoca Beach Theatre
Lohengrin
Wagner's soaring masterpiece makes its triumphant return to the Met. His shimmering invocation of the Swan Knight and the ethereal realm from which he comes, marks a crucial stage in Wagner's development as a composer.
Avoca Beach Theatre from $23
May
Sydney Theatre Company
Do not go Gentle
May
Witness this moving exploration of human frailty at the ends of the Earth as performed by an all-star cast.
By Patricia Cornelius
Directed by Paige Rattray
Roslyn Packer Theatre
Walsh Bay
Tue 23 May to Sat 17 Jun '23Tickets
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May
Laycock Street Community Theatre
The Australian Bee Gees Show
May
Fresh from celebrating 10 years and over 3000 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, the Australian Bee Gees Show will be heading Down Under for the Australian leg of their 25th anniversary tour!
On Tour
Laycock Street Community Theatre from $52
May
The Art House
Hard Quiz Live
May
The Hard Quiz Master and Overlord, Tom Gleeson, is swapping the studio for a theatre and adding a third dimension to Australia's hardest quiz.
The Art House Theatre from $55
May
The Prestige Presents
Lost In Music
The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back!
Presented in association with Entertainers UK
Rock
Chocolate Starfish
Bat Out Of Hell
May
Larger-than-life Melbourne band Chocolate Starfish will take the words right out of Meat Loaf's mouth when they perform one of the greatest rock albums ever
Chocolate Starfish
Civic Theatre
May
The Central Coast Sustainability Association
2023: Energising the Future
Inspiring speakers discussing the impact of renewable energy and its place on the Central Coast! Come learn something new and get inspired!
Red Tree Theatre from $85
May
Civic Theatre
Danny Bhoy - Now is Not a Good Time
One of the most sparkling wits in the world!
Civic Theatre
May
Sydney Lyric Theatre & Live Nation
Mamma Mia
May
Sydney, it's time to party again when the acclaimed Australian production returns this May!
Limited Run
Sydney Lyric Theatre from $79
May
Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney
May
Vivid Sydney will bring together the world's brightest light artists, music makers, thought leaders and, for the first time, food creatives for Australia's biggest festival.
Family Friendly
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Sydney Theatre Company
Julia
An intimate and compelling production that brings the story behind the 'misogyny speech' to life.
By Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Sarah Goodes
Sydney Opera House from $54
May
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Shen Yun
5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn. The Beauty of Divine Beings Dancing
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Pyrmont
Thu, 4th to 7th May '23Tickets
May
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Celebrating Icons - From Bach to Barnes
May
One of the world's leading chamber orchestras performs music from JS Bach and Tchaikovsky through to Jimmy Barnes and William Barton.
Director & Violin Richard Tognetti
Vocals, Guitar & Didgeridoo William Barton
Vocals Jimmy Barnes
Concert Hall at the Opera House from $79
Festival
Words on the Waves
Words on the Waves Writers Festival
May
Back on the Coast in 2023
May
Pymble Players
Things I know to be true
May
Life is seasonal, and those seasons bring change, challenge and hope.
Written by: Andrew Bovell
Exclusively licenced by HLA Management Pty Ltd.
Directed by: Racquel Boyd
Pymble Players Theatre
May
Naughty Noodle
ThursGAY - TRAVELLING SOCIAL CLUB
May
ThursGAY IS BACK BABY! “Gallivanting through Gosford's best offerings” there is no better way to experience the bars, restaurants and spaces in our neighbourhood that want to show off their best and most welcoming side!
Free Entry
South End Social
May
Sydney Opera House
Damien Rice
May
Legendary Irish troubadour Damien Rice returns to Australia for his highly-anticipated Sydney Opera House debut, a night of classic songs, wry banter and emotional power.
Concert Hall at the Opera House from $99
May
The Art House
Mark Vincent - Live In Concert
May
Australia's most successful Tenor & Internationally Acclaimed Sensation Mark Vincent will be touring his brand new show An International Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2023 With Very Special Guest, Opera Australia's Julie Lea Goodwin
The Art House Theatre from $50
May
Jopuka Productions
The Mortality Project
May
What do you mean you don't have bunker insurance?
Director: Ebony Atmore
Photo: Jamie Hornsby
The Launch Pad from $25
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Hayes Theatre Co & The Little Eggs Collective
Metropolis
Metropolis is considered one of the most influential science-fiction novels of all time.
Book and Lyrics by Julia Robertson. Music by Zara Stanton
Director Julia Robertson. Musical Director Zara Stanton
Hayes Theatre Co from $69
Elizabeth Bay
Fri 21 Apr to Sat 20 May '23Tickets
May
Palm Studios
Twisted
The Untold Story Of A Royal Vizier
Palm Studios from $30
May
Laycock Street Community Theatre
Rocketman Flying Solo
May
Greg Andrew celebrates the 50th Anniversary release of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in this special concert experience. No one quite embodies the charm, the versatility, the dynamic charisma, and be able to recreate the flamboyant stage show of Sir Elton John.
Laycock Street Community Theatre from $60
May
The Australian Ballet
Identity
May
A new program from two of Australia's leading choreographers
Sydney Opera House
Sydney
Sat 20 MayTickets
May
Civic Theatre
Rolling Thunder Vietnam
May
Described by producer Rebecca Blake as “a stellar cast of emerging young stars and exciting theatrical talents”, the performers will feature alongside some of Australia's most renowned rock musicians in the biggest tour of the acclaimed production to date.
On Tour
Civic Theatre
May
Australian Chamber Orchestra
A Clockwork Orange and Beyond
May
Cult films, synthesisers and an age of innovation, featuring the iconic film scores of Wendy Carlos and more.
Concert Hall at the Opera House
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Central Coast Music Factory
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR
May
From classic literature to the Academy Award-winning film and Broadway musical, Ariel's undersea journey is a beautiful love story for the ages.
Family Friendly
Central Coast Music Factory from $29
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Sydney Theatre Company
Fences
An unforgettable portrait of family life 1950s Pittsburgh by one of the US's most lauded playwrights.
By August Wilson
Directed by Shari Sebbens
Wharf 1 Theatre
Walsh Bay
This Saturday to Sat 6 May '23Tickets
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The Art House & Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The Sydney Symphony performs Beethoven
May
Making a welcome return to The Art House, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs three favourites in one memorable concert.
The Art House Theatre from $30
May
Live Nation and Jubilee Street
Just No
May
Urzila Carlson has become one of the biggest names in comedy in Australia and New Zealand. Just No! arrives hot on the heels of her last tour It's Personal.
Civic Theatre
May
TEG Dainty & Tina Turner
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
The musical reveals a comeback story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock n' Roll. Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.
Produced by TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and Tina Turner.
Theatre Royal
Sydney
Thu 4 May to Sep '23Tickets
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Australian Musical Theatre Festival & The City of Launceston
Australian Musical Theatre Festival
May
The first ever Australian Musical Theatre Festival is happening in beautiful Launceston this May.
May
Woy Woy Little Theatre
The Hollow
May
An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell.
by Agatha Christie
Peninsula Theatre from $8
May
Sydney Opera House
London Symphony Orchestra
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear the LSO and Sir Simon Rattle perform in Sydney.
Sir Simon Rattle conducts
Concert Hall at the Opera House
May
Star Entertainment GmbH
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
May
The Magical Music of Harry Potter is a unique and enchanting evening where original actors, star soloists, a choir and an orchestra bring the boy wizard's world to life!
Civic Theatre
May
The Attic Theatrical
The Last Five Years
May
Jamie and Cathy used to be in love, but now their marriage is over and they're trying to figure out where it all went wrong... The Last Five Years is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical by Jason Robert Brown about two New Yorkers in their 20s who fall in and out of love over the course of five years.
by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Rob & Nat Logan
Central Coast Music Factory
North Wyong
Sat 27 May to Sun 4 Jun '23More Details
May
Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine
Forest Song & Don Quixote
May
From the trauma and heartbreak of war in their country, to the major cities of USA and Europe, and now to the stages of Australia. This is the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine.
Civic Theatre from $82
May
The Players Theatre
Chicago
A true New York City Institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the slickest dancing in town.
Director: Lance Thompson
Musical Director: Peter Dick
Choreographer: Kate Simpson
The Players Theatre from $38
May
Jeff Lewis & Potts Entertainment
Tommy Emmanuel
May
Tommy's message is pure love for the guitar and his delight in sharing it with the world, one audience at a time.
Concert Hall at the Opera House from $79
May
Willoughby Theatre Company
The Sound of Music
May
One of the most beloved musicals of all time is coming to the Concourse Theatre May 2023!
The Concourse from $57
May
Country Arts SA and The Art House
Euphoria
May
This brand new play is a rich and heart-warming story from award-winning South Australian playwright Emily Steel, bringing regional voices to the fore and an entire town to life with authenticity and unmistakable wit.
by Emily Steel
Director: Nescha Jelk
The Art House Theatre from $20
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May
The Victorian State Ballet
Beauty & the Beast
May
Featuring a top cast of leading classical ballet artists from across Australia and abroad and choreography rich with vibrant colour, virtue, sensibility, grace, intrigue, and outstanding skill.
On Tour
Laycock Street Community Theatre from $25
May
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs & Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The Golden Age of Broadway
May
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Orchestra takes you back to an era when Broadway's theatres exploded with the all-time favourite musicals that shaped our times – inside and outside the House.
Conductor Brett Weymark
Concert Hall at the Opera House from $45
May
Avoca Beach Theatre
Falstaff
May
Verdi's glorious Shakespearean comedy features a brilliant ensemble cast in Robert Carsen's celebrated staging.
Avoca Beach Theatre from $23
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Red Tree Theatre
The Sound of Music
May
The world's best-loved musical is making a triumphant return to the coast in 2023!
Directed by (Award Winning Director) Joshua Maxwell
Musical Directed by Vivienne McLaren
Red Tree Theatre from $34
