Musical Theatre & Cabaret
Upcoming shows, acts and performances
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard
Musical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece musical.
A Kind of Hush: The Magic of Karen Carpenter
4 extraordinary artists join an all lady band to bring you the joy, the sadness, the stories and the enduring love of singer/drummer Karen Carpenter.
Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald, international singing phenomenon, television and film star, is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and actor. But her voice must be heard to be believed.
Le Aerial
High flying, high energy performers treating audiences to breathtaking aerial manoeuvres which will thrill and inspire. Audiences will be delighted by the special ‘Cirque’ type skills and moves which will have them gasping in awe!
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Highlights from Boublil & Schönberg’s 'Do You Hear The People Sing?’
Through decades of collaboration, lyricist Alain Boublil and composer Claude-Michel Schönberg have graced world stages with timeless classics such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, La Révolution Française, Martin Guerre and The Pirate Queen.
Bell Shakespeare: John Bell, One Man In His Time | From Our House To Yours
A special performance from John Bell AO, who founded Bell Shakespeare based on his belief that all Australians should have access to the works of Shakespeare in performance.
The viral musical you’ve probably never heard of
When it opened in 2017, ‘SIX the Musical’ enchanted a new generation of musical theatre fans with its contemporary pop homages and progressive take on Tudor history. Now, having just debuted on Broadway, the viral musical has its sights set on a wider audience.