McGuffin Park

The iconic Aussie documentary RATS IN THE RANKS meets Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN in this brand new comedy about the cut-throat world of politics and media spin. FIND OUT MORE

August: Osage County

Charismatic poet-patriarch Beverly Weston has gone. His wife Violet careers downhill into opiate addiction, and the three daughters dutifully return to their childhood home, spouses, children and unfinished business trailing behind. The family’s (almost) together -for the first time in years. FIND OUT MORE

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August: Osage County
14 Nov - 20 Nov
The pain and joy passed from generation to generation
BELVOIR ST THEATRE

August: Osage County
McGuffin Park
22 Oct - 19 Nov
The cut-throat world of politics and media spin
ENSEMBLE THEATRE

McGuffin Park
Dignified Exit
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An original performance created Shopfront's Young People
SHOPFRONT ARTS CO-OP

Dignified Exit

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Marcus Miller
18 Oct - 18 Oct
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CITY RECITAL HALL

Marcus Miller
Thelma Plum
26 Oct - 26 Oct
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CITY RECITAL HALL

Thelma Plum
McGuffin Park
22 Oct - 19 Nov
The cut-throat world of politics and media spin
ENSEMBLE THEATRE

McGuffin Park
It’s Already Happened, We’re Just in the Past
23 Oct - 27 Oct
In this moment of collapse, how do we fall safely, together?
CARRIAGEWORKS

It’s Already Happened, We’re Just in the Past
Dignified Exit
07 Nov - 10 Nov
An original performance created Shopfront's Young People
SHOPFRONT ARTS CO-OP

Dignified Exit
August: Osage County
14 Nov - 20 Nov
The pain and joy passed from generation to generation
BELVOIR ST THEATRE

August: Osage County
Andy Shauf
11 Dec - 11 Dec
Elevated songwriting with intricate layers and perspective
CITY RECITAL HALL

Andy Shauf
The Heartbreak Choir
10 Dec - 07 Jan
A joyous love song to community, friendship and togetherness
ENSEMBLE THEATRE

The Heartbreak Choir
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Speak The Speech Podcast
A podcast celebrating Shakespeare’s greatest speeches
Bell Shakespeare

Speak The Speech Podcast
NAIDOC in the City online
14 Nov - 14 Nov
Enjoy music, dance, discussion and shopping for NAIDOC week
City of Sydney

NAIDOC in the City online
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020
30 Sep - 30 Oct
Not your ordinary online viewing room
Sydney Contemporary

Sydney Contemporary presents 2020
LIVEWORKS 2020
21 Oct - 24 Oct
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Performance Space

LIVEWORKS 2020
Teen Spirit On Screen
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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Shopfront Arts Co-op

Teen Spirit On Screen
Queer Screen Film Festival
16 Sep - 26 Sep
Featuring over 40 LGBTIQ+ features, docos and shorts!
Queer Screen

Queer Screen Film Festival
Sydney Fringe Festival
29 Sep
A festival of shows from innovative artists worldwide
Sydney Fringe

Sydney Fringe Festival
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03 Dec
Entries are now open for the 2021 Melbourne Queer Film Fest
Melbourne Queer Film Festival

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The Queen's Nanny
10 Sep - 08 Oct
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ENSEMBLE THEATRE

The Queen's Nanny
Colder Than Here
24 Sep - 08 Oct
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Colder Than Here
Well Behaved Women
02 Oct - 08 Oct
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BELVOIR ST THEATRE

Well Behaved Women
Hello, Are You Still There?
18 Sep - 21 Sep
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SHOPFRONT ARTS CO-OP

Hello, Are You Still There?
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