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$49 Tickets For Under 35s To Opera Australia’s La Bohème

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Under 35s can dip their toe into the world of opera with major ticket discounts and a sneak peek behind the curtain at Opera Australia’s (OA) new production of La Bohème when it premieres at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne this November.

Members of OA’s Under 35s program can enter a ballot for tickets starting at $49 and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for an exciting window into the costumes, sets and preparation needed to get a grand scale opera up on stage each night.

Since the program began in 2024, more than 10,000 members have signed up for access to discounted tickets and exclusive events, giving the opera curious an opportunity to learn more about the artform and the company.

OA’s Director of Opera Amy Lane said “One of the most exciting and important parts of my role at Opera Australia, is helping to create opportunities for new audiences to discover the magic of opera. This production of La Bohème is a brilliant example of how spell-binding and all-encompassing opera can be – from the sublime music performed by some of our finest singers and musicians to the stunning design of its hand-crafted sets, prop and costumes.

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“It’s imperative to make this experience more accessible to young audiences and it is always such a joy to be able to share this incredible artform with people for the first time.”

La Bohème is one of the world’s most famous operas and this brand-new production by visionary Australian director Constantine Costi is a luscious, painting inspired work, set in a snow-kissed Paris where one of the great tragic love stories unfolds amongst beautifully crafted costumes, hand-painted set pieces and performed by some of OA’s finest singers.

The ballot is open until Wednesday 21 October with 100 discounted tickets and behind-the-scenes experiences up for grabs. A-reserve tickets available at $99 with B, C and D-reserve $49 each.

La Bohème premieres at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne from 7-18 November.

Sign up for Opera Australia’s Under 35s program at opera.org.au/buy/special-offers/under35s/

Under 35s La Bohème Performance Information
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
10 & 11 November, 6pm
$49 B to D Reserve
$99 Premium and A Reserve
Tickets available via ballot for members of the Opera Australia Under 35s program.
Ballot closes Wednesday 21 October.

Bookings
Opera Australia Box Office
(03) 9685 3700
www.opera.org.au

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After The Flood Starring Deborah Conway

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This November, a major new work of Australian Jewish theatre comes to Melbourne. After the Flood is an original contemporary musical that reimagines the biblical story of Noah and the flood through one Melbourne Jewish family confronting a world that can no longer be recovered.

As the waters approach, old wounds rise to the surface. A family gathered around a Shabbat table must confront questions of faith, inheritance, grief and love – and decide what they will carry with them into whatever comes next.

With music and lyrics by Melbourne composer and theatre-maker Ari Jacob and a book by Jacob and Josh Gurgiel, After the Flood brings together an all-Jewish cast and creative team for an ambitious new work of Australian musical theatre. The production stars acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Deborah Conway as Naama, alongside Simon Starr as Noah. Rounding out the cast of five are Michelle Swersky, Eli Faraday and Amira Cherrie.

We are introduced to the family as they gather around the Shabbat table. There, brimming strife and turmoil threaten the family’s unity. Eventually, Noah has a vision of a catastrophic flood and this is dismissed by the family as the product of an overactive imagination. But as rain begins to fall and an Ark takes shape, the family is forced to reckon with the fractures that have quietly been growing between them.

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Noah’s three children are each facing their own questions about identity, faith, love and the future. As the world they know begins to disappear, the family must decide whether they can let go of the inherited beliefs and burdens that keep them apart – and make a new promise to remain connected.

At its heart, After the Flood is a story about mourning: mourning the people, places and worlds we have lost, while facing the possibility that something new might emerge from their ruins.

Jacob’s score will be performed live by a ten-piece band. It includes traditional oud and kamancheh played by two Iranian musicians Jacob connected with during the recent war – bringing sounds and musical influences from across the region into the production.

Deborah Conway remarked “I am fortunate that I have been presented the opportunity to play in these themes, a sweet, idyllic calm in amongst the tempestuous times.”

The production is directed by Rebecca Skovron, with movement direction by Yakira Abraham and musical direction by Adam Starr. Together with Jacob and co-writer Josh Gurgiel, they lead a wider creative team of Jewish Australian artists working across theatre, music, movement, design and production.

After the Flood was commissioned with support from the Victorian Government’s Connecting Cultures program, with additional support from the Pratt Foundation, the Liberman Foundation, the Victor Smorgon Group and the Dindas Charitable Fund.

At a time when Jewish artists are navigating an increasingly difficult cultural landscape, After the Flood is an act of Jewish artistic creation in Melbourne: an ancient story retold by Jewish artists, for a contemporary audience, on a major Melbourne stage.

The strictly limited season runs for six performances from 4-9 November 2026 in Melbourne. Venue details will be provided to ticket holders 24 hours before each performance.
Website for further information & tickets: afterthefloodmusical.com

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Six: The Musical Has Arrived In Sydney!

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After rave reviews and sold-out performances in Melbourne, the highly anticipated international smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical has arrived in Sydney. The queendom will descend on Sydney’s Theatre Royal to celebrate the newly coronated cast of queens. The official opening night of this award-winning global sensation will be on Wednesday 14 October at Theatre Royal Sydney. The production will then be heading to QPAC’s Playhouse Theatre in Brisbane from January 2027.

Tickets on sale now: https://www.sixthemusical.com.au

The opening night Purple Carpet is expected to bring out Sydney’s finest. Media can make their way to the Theatre Royal for 6.30pm guest arrival, with the performance kicking off at 7.30pm sharp.

Guest List for SIX Opening Night

Amanda Keller; Andy Trieu; Damien Leith; Donny Galella; Georgie Parker; Jeremy Fernandez; Kate Ritchie; Leigh Sales; Melissa Hoyer; Penny McNamee; Richard Reid; Savannah Clarke; Steve Pennells.

Angelina Thomson; Ash Magic; Darren Palmer; Emily Weir; Ian Stenlake; Jessica Redmayne; Kathryn Eisman; Lisa Wilkinson; Nancye Hayes; PJ Lane; Rob Mills & Georgie Tunny; Simon Burke; Taylor Haynes.

Annabel Crabb; Belinda Russell; Deborah Hutton; Erika Heynatz; Jay Laga’aia; John Pearce; Kerri-Anne Kennerley; Mitch and Mark; Nikki Webster; Rachael Beck; Rodger Corser; Sophie Dillman; Tina Bursill.

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII—Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr—turn up the mics remixing five hundred years of history into an 80-minute electrifying pop-concert musical.

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The new SIX Queens are played by an Australian cast: Sarah Murr (Catherine of Aragon), Mia Paris Scalise (Anne Boleyn), Cara Bessey (Jane Seymour), Kadesa Honeyhill (Anna of Cleves), Angela Brischetto (Katherine Howard), and Lorinda May Merrypor (Catherine Parr).

Swings include Lauren Goetz, Geena Hutton, Thalia Smith (Dance Captain/Swing) and Cristina D’Agostino (Associate Choreographer/Assistant to the Director/Alternate Swing). The on-stage band includes Claire Healy (Music Director/Keys), Heidi Maguire (Assistant Music Director/Keys), Kathryn Stammers (Drums), Danielle Colligan (Guitar) and Matilda Yang (Bass). The company works under Australian Associate Director Sharon Millerchip.

SIX tells the story of the six wives of King Henry VIII who step out of the shadow of their infamous husband and reclaim their own narratives. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this pop-inspired musical portrays these historical figures as influential pop stars.

SIX has won 38 international awards including two Tony Awards and has a Platinum certified soundtrack listened to over 5.5 billion times. Since debuting at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017, it has played in over 15 countries.

Creative team: Book, lyrics and music by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss; directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage; choreographed by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille; set design by Emma Bailey; costume design by Gabriella Slade; lighting design by Tim Deiling; sound design by Paul Gatehouse; orchestrations by Tom Curran; musical supervisor Joe Beighton. Originally produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, and George Stiles. Produced in Australia by Louise Withers, Michael Coppel and Linda Bewick.

Tickets on sale now
Sydney – Theatre Royal Sydney – until December 20
Brisbane – Playhouse Theatre, QPAC – from January 2
https://www.sixthemusical.com.au

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Blanc De Blanc Returns To The Grand Electric

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The champagne is back on ice and Sydney is invited to indulge as the five-star BLANC DE BLANC returns by popular demand, opening 28 October 2026 at one of Sydney’s hottest destinations for live entertainment, The Grand Electric, Surry Hills.

Celebrating 10 years since BLANC DE BLANC first burst onto the stage at the Sydney Opera House in 2016, this dazzling new season brings together the very best in its most ambitious Sydney staging yet.

A heady cocktail of high-energy performances from world-class acrobats, dancers and aerialists, cheeky comedy, cabaret, burlesque and vintage glamour, BLANC DE BLANC has seduced audiences from London’s West End to Las Vegas with its intoxicating blend of high-energy entertainment and sophisticated mischief.

Producer Jess Copas said, “This remount will be one of our most ambitious stagings of the production yet and will herald many new theatrical surprises and will bring back some beloved classics including a rather infamous hot-tub scene!”

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The all-new cast includes your charismatic host, Alex Makardish (USA) direct from extended seasons in London and Melbourne alongside world champion contortionist Misha Makarov. Joining them are award-winning aerialists − Duo Coco & Marie, Marie Lebot (France) and Corentin Lemaitre Auger (Canada). This will be the first time all four performers have appeared on a Sydney stage.

Previous Sydney seasons have won over audiences and critics alike:
“Awe-inspiring and fun.” Megaphone Oz
“A scintillating night of entertainment.” Scenestr
“A deliciously hedonistic evening of escapism.” Broadway World
“Delightfully decadent” Theatre People
“Spectacular” The AU Review
“Flawless, and it’s a toast to the boundless creativity and joy that cabaret brings” Stage Whispers

Provocative, playful and deliciously decadent, BLANC DE BLANC is an invitation to leave everyday at the door, pop the cork and surrender to a night of champagne-fuelled revelry.

Venue: The Grand Electric, 199 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills
Season: From 28 October 2026
Showtimes: Wed to Fri 7pm; Sat 4pm & 7pm; Sun 5pm
Tickets: From $75 to $449 for a Möet Chandon Champagne table for two
Bookings: https://blancdeblancshow.com/sydney

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