Barry Otto

Belvoir and Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre have combined forces on the theatrical adaptation of Peter Carey's iconic Australian novel Bliss, a story about Harry Joy - the quintessential 'Good Bloke' and his awakening, coming to Belvoir from June 9.

The Sydney's Theatre community gathered at the 2015 SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS tonight for the 11th annual celebration of the best of the past year's work as judged by The Sydney Reviewers.

Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2015, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday January 18, 2016 at 6pm at the Paddington RSL.

Kate Winslet, Judy Davis and Liam Hemsworth star in the upcoming comedy drama THE DRESSMAKER. The film was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, produced by Sue Maslin with a creenplay by Jocelyn Moorhouse & P.J. Hogan.

Kate Winslet, Judy Davis and Liam Hemsworth star in the upcoming comedy drama THE DRESSMAKER.

Baz Luhrmann may be moving on from Gatsby to 'The King.'

Australian Made Entertainment has announced the New York premiere production of Louis Nowra's COSI directed by Jesse Michael Mothershed. COSI, a funny and poignant play, marks the inaugural production of Australian Made Entertainment, a theatre company dedicated to showcasing Australian plays in New York City. COSI will play a two-week limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street). Performances begin tonight, September 7th and continue through Sunday, September 23rd. Opening Night is Sunday, September 9th (2 p.m.). Press performances are Saturday September 8 and Sunday September 9.

Australian Made Entertainment has announced the New York premiere production of Louis Nowra's COSI directed by Jesse Michael Mothershed. COSI, a funny and poignant play, marks the inaugural production of Australian Made Entertainment, a theatre company dedicated to showcasing Australian plays in New York City. COSI will play a two-week limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street). Performances begin Friday, September 7th and continue through Sunday, September 23rd. Opening Night is Sunday, September 9th (2 p.m.). Press performances are Saturday September 8 and Sunday September 9.

Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 19th season with William Luce's 'Barrymore,' directed by Steven Carpenter ('Hysteria,' 'Mrs. Farnsworth').

Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 19th season with William Luce's 'Barrymore,' directed by Steven Carpenter ('Hysteria,' 'Mrs. Farnsworth').

Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 19th season with William Luce's 'Barrymore,' directed by Steven Carpenter ('Hysteria,' 'Mrs. Farnsworth'). The faded glamour of the 1940s theatre comes to life as Rep Stage favorite and Helen Hayes Award-winning actor Nigel Reed ('Travels With My Aunt,' 'Mrs. Warren's Profession,' 'The Judas Kiss') reunites with the director of 2008's 'Trumbo: Red, White, and Blacklisted' to portray stage legend John Barrymore as he rehearses a comeback performance of his triumphal 'Richard III.' Mr. Reed delivers a comedic yet haunting portrayal of the acclaimed stage and screen actor from the legendary Barrymore family, icons of the American Theatre. 'Barrymore' opens October 26 and runs through November 13, 2011 in the Smith Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center (HVPA) on the campus of HCC.

Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 19th season with William Luce's 'Barrymore,' directed by Steven Carpenter ('Hysteria,' 'Mrs. Farnsworth').

Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 19th season with William Luce's 'Barrymore,' directed by Steven Carpenter ('Hysteria,' 'Mrs. Farnsworth').

Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 19th season with William Luce's 'Barrymore,' directed by Steven Carpenter ('Hysteria,' 'Mrs. Farnsworth'). The faded glamour of the 1940s theatre comes to life as Rep Stage favorite and Helen Hayes Award-winning actor Nigel Reed ('Travels With My Aunt,' 'Mrs. Warren's Profession,' 'The Judas Kiss') reunites with the director of 2008's 'Trumbo: Red, White, and Blacklisted' to portray stage legend John Barrymore as he rehearses a comeback performance of his triumphal 'Richard III.' Mr. Reed delivers a comedic yet haunting portrayal of the acclaimed stage and screen actor from the legendary Barrymore family, icons of the American Theatre. 'Barrymore' opens October 26 and runs through November 13, 2011 in the Smith Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center (HVPA) on the campus of HCC.

Actor Geoffrey Rush joined NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and other directors and actors in unveiling the walk honoring Australian theatre icons at Walsh Bay on Sunday, according to article from the Herald Sun.

Governor-General of Australia Quentin Bryce and husband Michael Bryce among others attended the opening night of UNCLE VANYA at the Sydney Theatre on November 13 in Sydney, Australia.

Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival, Malthouse Melbourne and Edinburgh International Festival present Optimism by Tom Wright, after Voltaire. The production has been extended through Saturday, February 20.

Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival, Malthouse Melbourne and Edinburgh International Festival present Optimism by Tom Wright, after Voltaire.