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Discover theatre, dance, film and performances in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.
Private virtual magic show and tricks
Be enraptured with interactive trickery, bluffs and showmanship with your own private online magic show
Short film hackathon
Learn how to capture stories through short films, straight from your phone
Hamilton
The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical will open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in March 2021.
Little Jokes in Times of War
A powerful story of family and womanhood in a time of crisis
Snap
Movie in VO with English subtitles as part of the LGBTQI+ short film series 'Te Estoy Amando Locamente' during July
Sydney Eisteddfod 2021
One of the largest performing arts festivals returns to give Australians their moment in the spotlight
True Colors Fashion Festival: The Future is Now
Combining the world’s leading tech companies & fashion brands with diverse models presenting innovative fashion
Acting classes Redfern: Learn the technique that works
Dedicated to the passion for realistic acting, The Actors Pulse is the leading acting school in Australia
Dance Central Online Dancehall Basics
50 minute class you will learn dancehall moves all done to the amazing rhythms out of Jamaica
Merrily We Roll Along
A thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise and the high price of success
Year 3-5 Weekly Drama Classes - Tuesday
Build your confidence and have fun while developing performance skills
Years 7-9 Weekly Drama Classes - Tuesday
Take your theatre making and performance skills to the next level
Alma
Movie in VO with English subtitles as part of the LGBTQI+ short film series 'Te Estoy Amando Locamente' during July
Beginners acting at Darlo Drama
Acting at Darlo Drama - the home of beginners acting since 1992!
Laneway Cinema @ The Rocks
Heritage surrounds, hot pizza, musical films, wine, bean bags and blankets, this is not your average movie night
Screen acting classes
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting. Suitable for both newcomers and experienced actors
Year 7-9 Screen Acting Weekly Drama Classes
Discover the difference between performing for film or television or the stage
Years 5-6 Weekly Drama Classes - Wednesday
Learn the basics of stagecraft, voice work and performance technique
Catch a rising comic Thursdays
It’s the new generation of comics and they are wild
Killing Katie: Confessions of a book club by Tracey Trinder
Female friendships are tested in this laugh-out-loud, brutally honest, new comedy.
Kweens of Comedy
Sydney's home of hilarious, inclusive and laugh-out-loud comedy
The Body of the Woman without Shadow
Movie in VO with English subtitles as part of the LGBTQI+ short film series 'Te Estoy Amando Locamente' during July
Head Over Heels
"A show with its tongue planted firmly in its cheek, except when it's in someone else's mouth" - Entertainment Weekly
Macbeth
Sport for Jove’s thrilling 100-minute Macbeth – a deeply atmospheric and exciting introduction to the play
The various methods of escape
The Australian Premiere of Amber Spooner's harrowing new work
John Bell: And another thing...
Get up close and personal with one of Australia’s legends delving into his treasure trove of poems, stories and more
Japanaroo gala night: Dance, music and arts
A spectacular showcase of Japanese and Australian arts performed by today’s most celebrated artists
BonkerZ “Battle of the Comic Sexes”
It's our final Battle of the Comic Sexes M vs F of 2021
ART by Yasmina Reza
The Chasers’ Andrew Hansen, Craig Reucassel and Chris Taylor ponder art and friendship in this hilarious comedy.
Battle of the Tarts
The story of 2 deadly enemies - the matriarchs of the Sydney underworld in the 1920s, Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine
A Journey Most Unusual with Hendrick's Gin
Hendrick's Gin opens first-ever immersive performance experience taking users on a sensory journey
Velvet Rewired
Prepare for a euphoric dose of disco fever and a touch of glitter
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fast, funny and family-friendly, this is A Midsummer Night’s Dream reimagined
The casting couch with Todd McKenney and Nancye Hayes
Effervescent entertainer Todd McKenney is back for a night of frivolity with musical theatre legend Nancye Hayes.
Warwick Smith’s Halloween Spooktacular!
Alternative-pop/rock duo Warwick Smith are having a Halloween party and you're all invited
David Williamson's NEARER THE GODS
A gripping, blackly funny drama about how one of the greatest moments of scientific illumination almost didn’t happen.
The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
"These violent delights have violent ends" - William Shakespeare
Cinderella
Australian Premiere at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney from November 2021
The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade
A long-lost comedy from the creator of Swan Lake
Miss Burlesque Australia Grand Final
The feathers are set to fly in the most prestigious burlesque event for the coveted title of Miss Burlesque Australia!