Theatre entertainment in Sydney
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
A
State Theatre
The utterly ornate State (1929) is Sydney’s most ostentatious theatre. Originally built as a movie palace during Hollywood’s heyday, it’s now a National Trust–classified building, dripping with gilt and velveteen. Live shows (musicals, comedy, middle-of-the-road bands) take the stage, except during the Sydney Film Festival in June. If you’re lucky, you might catch one of the monthly guided tours.
reviewed
-
B
Sydney Theatre Company
Established in 1978, the STC is Sydney theatre’s top dog and has been an important stepping stone in the careers of many famous Australian actors (including Mel Gibson, Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto). Expect meticulously crafted mainstream works that still manage to push a few buttons. Shows at the Wharf Theatre and Sydney Theatre.
reviewed
-
C
SBW Stables Theatre
Home to the Griffin Theatre Company, this quirky, intimate theatre (it seats just 120) is the home for new writing. It's also where many actors started out – Cate Blanchett and David Wenham both trod the boards here early in their careers. Rush tickets ($15) are available on Monday evenings.
reviewed
-
D
Old Fitzroy Theatre
Is it a pub? A theatre? A bistro? Actually, it’s all three. Grab a bowl of laksa, check out tomorrow’s acting talent and wash it all down with a cold beer ($35 for the lot). The grassroots company here, the Tamarama Rock Surfers, has premiered dozens of new Australian plays.
reviewed
-
E
Darlinghurst Theatre
The Darlinghurst Theatre Company brings pithy, intelligent Australian scripts to life in this intimate (and allegedly haunted) Potts Point theatre, which features seats, mirrors, lighting and the bar from the old Her Majesty’s Theatre in Haymarket.
reviewed
-
F
Griffin Theatre Company
The Stables Theatre is the home of this important little company, dedicated to the development and production of new Australian plays since 1970. Cate Blanchett started her professional career here. On Mondays there are 'pay what you can' 18:30 sessions.
reviewed
-
G
Wharf Theatre
Sydney Theatre Company’s very own theatre is also home to the Bangarra Dance Theatre and the Sydney Dance Company. The Wharf restaurant next door plates up excellent pre- and post-show edibles.
reviewed
-
H
Ensemble Theatre
On the North Shore, the long-running, mature Ensemble Theatre presents mainstream theatre by overseas and Australian playwrights (think David Williamson), generally with well-known Australian actors, such as Sascha Horler.
reviewed
-
I
Belvoir St Theatre
In a quiet corner of Surry Hills, this intimate venue hosts the often-experimental and consistently excellent Company B. Artistic director Neil Armfield’s shows sometimes feature big stars, such as Geoffrey Rush.
reviewed
-
J
Sydney Theatre
It seems odd that no one thought of this name before... Opening a few years ago, the resplendent Sydney Theatre holds 850 bods for specialist drama and dance. Managed by the Sydney Theatre Company.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
K
Seymour Theatre Centre
Behind a glass curtain wall on an insanely busy intersection, this Sydney University–affiliated theatre (actually, four theatres) shows an eclectic selection of plays, cabaret, comedy and musicals.
reviewed
-
L
New Theatre
Australia’s oldest continuously performing theatre (since 1932!), Newtown’s eclectic New Theatre produces toothy new dramas as well as more traditional pieces.
reviewed
-
M
Capitol Theatre
Lavishly restored, this large city theatre is home to big-name concerts (Chris Isaak, Diana Ross) and long-running musicals (Billy Elliot, Guys & Dolls).
reviewed
