May 2026
The River (STC) [Sydney]
Thursday May 7, 2026 Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, AustraliaOn a moonless night, a lovesick fisherman (Ewen Leslie – Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde) entertains a woman at his family’s remote cabin on the cliffs. The energy between them crackles like the flames in the fireplace. It should be a weekend full of romance and trout fishing, but all is not as it seems.
The Sapphires (Queensland Theatre) [Brisbane]
Friday May 8, 2026 Bille Brown Studio, Queensland Theatre Company, South Brisbane , Australia1969. The Vietnam War. Bombs are dropping and the world is exploding in protest. Back at the Tiki Club in St Kilda, four sisters from country Victoria – Gail, Kay, Cynthia and Julie – catch the eye of a big-city talent scout with their Supremes cover act. But for the MacCrae girls, the realisation of a lifelong dream to perform overseas isn’t quite what they had in mind …
Phil Rosenthal [Melbourne]
Saturday May 9, 2026 Palais Theatre, St Kilda, St Kilda Victoria, AustraliaPhil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator and executive producer of “SOMEBODY FEED PHIL” and “EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND”, as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author.
Denise Scott – Tickety Boo (BCF) [Brisbane]
Sunday May 10, 2026 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD, AustraliaAfter more than a decade away from solo performance, beloved Australian comedian Denise Scott is making a triumphant return to the stage with her most personal show yet.
Split Enz – Forever Enz Tour 2026 [Melbourne]
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaExperience the classic songs that defined an era, live.
Yarra Valley Grammar Presents Mamma Mia! [Ringwood]
Saturday May 16, 2026 Yarra Valley Grammar, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaJoin us on a sun-drenched Greek island as Sophie searches for her dad and Donna rocks out with her past, as the stage is lit up with love, laughter, and unforgettable tunes.
Frocking Hilarious (BCF) [Brisbane ]
Saturday May 16, 2026 Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Queensland, AustraliaAustralia’s leading female comedians unite for a powerful afternoon of laughter and solidarity, supporting ActionAid’s mission to promote women’s rights worldwide.
Alexandra Hudson: King of the Carpark (BCF) [Brisbane ]
Saturday May 16, 2026 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD, AustraliaAlexandra isn’t the King of the Carpark, but she is the queen of her own universe, the boss of advocating for herself.
Patrick Radden Keefe: Say Nothing (SWF) [Sydney]
Sunday May 17, 2026 State Library of New South Wales, The Library Auditorium, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaWhen journalist Patrick Radden Keefe began researching a notorious crime in Northern Ireland, he couldn’t have predicted he would solve a murder.
Split Enz – Forever Enz Tour 2026 [Sydney]
Monday May 18, 2026 ICC Sydney Theatre, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW, AustraliaExperience the classic songs that defined an era, live.