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SUMMARY:Super Nature
DESCRIPTION:Artists’ rich creative responses to the natural world and our place within it. \nHumans are indivisible from nature – we are dependent on its systems and rhythms\, and subject to its whims. Artists have long engaged with nature as a place where we seek solace and meaning. \nThis exhibition from the Art Gallery’s collection charts the adventure of human immersion in nature. Across four spaces\, it explores places where humans and nature interact and intertwine\, the role of gardens as memorials\, the wild nature that lives alongside (and sometimes within) us\, and the cultivation of nature for survival and sustenance. \nSuper Nature includes collection favourites\, such as teamLab’s computer-generated interactive animation Flowers and people – gold 2015\, where flowers gradually bud\, blossom\, grow and decay on digital screens; Grayson Perry’s monumental woodcut Animal spirit 2016\, which skewers the pretentions of modern commerce; and Kathy Temin’s My monument: black garden 2010–11\, a towering installation of organic forms in synthetic fur. \nSeveral new acquisitions will also be shown for the first time\, including Wendy Stavrianos’s Celebration of the palms\, Darwin 1976–78\, a major drawing made in response to the intense natural forces unleashed by Cyclone Tracy\, and four brilliantly coloured paintings by Butcher Cherel Janangoo that tell of the medicinal properties of bush foods\, their significance as markers of seasonal change\, and their cultural significance to Gooniyandi people.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/super-nature/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW
CATEGORIES:Design,Textiles,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211
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SUMMARY:Mechelle Bounpraseuth ສູ້ສູ້ Sou Sou
DESCRIPTION:A playful\, heartfelt tribute to the foods that connect us to home and each other. \nEncounter towers of mangosteens\, big bowls of dragon fruits and giant stacks of canned food in this new interactive exhibition that bursts with colour\, memory and ritual. \nMechelle Bounpraseuth is known for her hand-built\, glossy ceramics depicting food and other homely treasures. In this exhibition of newly commissioned works\, large-scale ceramic sculptures honour the family dining table and the labour of preparing and sharing food. Fruit – especially the kind from her Lao parents’ homeland – is given sacred status as a currency of love. \nVisitors of all ages are invited to gather at tables or ສາດ saat (Lao floor mats) to share the flavours\, dishes and stories that are unique to them. Create an offering to leave on the steps of an elaborate fruit shrine or decorate your own label for a can of food to add to the shelves. \nDrawing on childhood memories and family rituals\, the exhibition places special emphasis on the role of young people in the continuation of culture. Its title\, ສູ້ສູ້ Sou Sou\, is a Lao phrase of encouragement meaning ‘you can do it!’ or ‘stay strong!’ When expressed to children\, it is often voiced with strength – a steady\, heartfelt push to keep going and not lose heart.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/mechelle-bounpraseuth-%e0%ba%aa%e0%ba%b9%e0%bb%89%e0%ba%aa%e0%ba%b9%e0%bb%89-sou-sou/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW
CATEGORIES:Design,Environmental Studies,Science,STEM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
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SUMMARY:Bette & Joan
DESCRIPTION:AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE \nIn Hollywood’s Golden Age\, two queens reigned supreme — Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Before Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? lit up cinemas\, their off-camera rivalry was already a blockbuster. \nAnton Burge’s deliciously wicked two-hander pulls back the curtain on the set where egos clashed\, tempers flared\, and a legendary feud hit boiling point.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/bette-joan/
LOCATION:Ensemble Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,HSIE,Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251105T024428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T024537Z
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SUMMARY:84 Charing Cross Road
DESCRIPTION:A heartwarming true story of friendship\, 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD celebrates the enduring bonds forged through letters\, books\, and a shared love of words. \nWhen a wise-cracking New York writer and a reserved London bookdealer strike up a correspondence over their shared love of dusty old books\, neither expects to find a lifelong friend tucked between the pages. \nTold through real-life letters\, this heartwarming tale unfolds across two decades and an ocean. Amid post-war rationing\, royal coronations\, and the rise of Beatlemania\, their bond only deepens\, proving some of the most meaningful relationships are written into existence.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/84-charing-cross-road/
LOCATION:Ensemble Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,Environmental Studies,HSIE,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T032407Z
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SUMMARY:Anastasia
DESCRIPTION:ANASTASIA The Broadway Musical\, the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved films\, is coming to Australia for the first time! \nThis dazzling production transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of 1920s Paris.  ANASTASIA follows a brave young woman on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by an army officer determined to silence her\, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together\, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home\, love\, and family. \nWith much-loved songs like Journey to the Past and Once Upon a December\, ANASTASIA has captivated audiences around the world—hailed as “A MONSTER HIT!” by The New York Times and “Irresistible!” by Variety.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/anastasia/
LOCATION:Sydney Lyric Theatre
CATEGORIES:Dance,Drama,English,Music,Musicals,Opera,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:Enter the forest. Nothing makes sense. Everything feels true.\nA joyful\, fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare’s most magical comedy. \nPerfect for students in Years 7 – 12\, this brand-new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is designed to support English and Drama. It brings Shakespeare’s language and themes to life in a way that’s accessible\, engaging\, and unforgettable. \nLove misbehaves. Reality bends. The woods come alive. Fairies meddle. And suddenly\, you’re not quite sure who or what you’re in love with! Sport for Jove’s production is a playful and immersive experience that invites audiences into Shakespeare’s world of chaos\, transformation\, and wonder. \nFull of heart\, humour\, and theatrical magic\, this production is the perfect first encounter with the text\, or a fresh adventure for those already enchanted.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/a-midsummer-nights-dream-2/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T060213Z
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SUMMARY:Proximate Cosmologies
DESCRIPTION:Artists consider the mythical and controlling forces that organise time\, space and galaxies. \nProximate Cosmologies draws from the Art Gallery’s rich collection to consider the universe as undefinable\, where different ways of thinking reveal porous boundaries between the spiritual and material worlds. \nArtists have long imagined the universe as dynamic\, indeterminate\, and continually unfolding through the interplay of human and non-human forces. In Daniel Boyd’s A Darker Shade of Dark #1–4\, a flicker of light in darkness is not simply light – it is dark matter or an overlapping universe pressing against ours. Or take Shan Turner-Carroll’s Edge of the garden series\, where otherworldly travellers journey through perceived nothingness\, promoting magic and change. \nIndigenous understandings are at the centre of Proximate Cosmologies\, highlighting the interconnection between mysticism and origin stories. The exhibition includes collection favourites – such as Michael Riley’s seminal 2000 photographic series cloud and Adrián Villar Rojas’ The End of Imagination IV\, a complex layered composite form of salvaged and organic materials – and new acquisitions\, such as Susan Te Kahurangi King’s drawings that consider imaginary forces\, the unseen\, and the spaces between worlds.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/proximate-cosmologies/
CATEGORIES:Design,Textiles,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T061400Z
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SUMMARY:Brett Whiteley Chapters: 1970–79
DESCRIPTION:The newly renovated Brett Whiteley Studio opens in mid 2026 with Brett Whiteley: Chapters 1970–79\, an exhibition showcasing ambitious works produced by Whiteley during the 1970s\, including his 16-metre-wide autobiographical epic Alchemy 1972–73. \nOffering a rich array of 80 paintings\, drawings\, sculptures\, ceramics\, prints\, photographs and sketchbooks from the collections of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Brett Whiteley Studio\, Chapters 1970–79 reveals the energy\, variety and daring of Whiteley’s practice following his return to Australia after a decade of living and working abroad\, from 1960 to 1969. \nSublime landscapes\, sumptuous nudes\, reflective portraits and revealing interiors are shown alongside Alchemy\, an allegorical self-portrait that chronicles figures and events that shaped Whiteley’s life.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/brett-whiteley-chapters-1970-79/
LOCATION:Brett Whiteley Studio
CATEGORIES:Design,Textiles,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T052143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T052143Z
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SUMMARY:Mackenzie
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious\, twisted\, and deeply camp reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth \nA hilarious\, twisted\, and deeply camp reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. \nMackenzie is 13 and she’s booked her first-ever TV gig: a tiny part on a huge kids show. It’s a small start\, but Mackenzie’s mum has always felt sure that her daughter was destined for superstardom. One day\, Mackenzie and her best on-set friend Beau encounter a geriatric make-up artist who is struck with a vision – that Mackenzie will be NUMBER ONE POP GIRL OF THE WORLD. \nDirected by the electric Virginia Gay\, this hilariously macabre play (with songs) charts Mackenzie’s rise to fame fuelled by a cut-throat stage mum who will stop at absolutely nothing. Set in the heights of early 2000s TV stardom\, prepare for a wild ride that will leave you in stitches – and deeply disturbed
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/mackenzie/
LOCATION:Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251029T041447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T041447Z
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SUMMARY:The Crucible Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Designed specifically for Years 9 – 12\, this intensive session blends extended live performance of key scenes with expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his team. Students will explore famous speeches and moments through multiple interpretations\, unpacking language\, character\, and critical perspectives in real time. \nThis hands-on experience gives students: \nA direct connection to the play’s action and meaning\nDiverse critical readings and dramatic choices\nPractical tools for critical analysis\nThe chance to hear from actors about the play’s complexities and challenges\nEvery element is tailored to the curriculum and the needs of students preparing for the HSC. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring The Crucible to life\, on stage and in the classroom.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/the-crucible-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251029T040244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T041133Z
UID:3475-1781136000-1781308799@schoolties.com.au
SUMMARY:The Tempest/Hag-Seed Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Help your students unlock deeper understanding and insights into The Tempest and Hag-Seed with Sport for Jove’s immersive HSC Symposium\, returning in 2026 with a bold new format. \nDesigned specifically for Years 9 – 12\, this intensive session blends extended live performance of key scenes with expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his team. Students will explore famous speeches and moments through multiple interpretations\, unpacking language\, character\, and critical perspectives in real time. \nThis hands-on experience gives students: \nA direct connection to the play’s action and meaning\nDiverse critical readings and dramatic choices\nPractical tools for critical analysis\nThe chance to hear from actors about the play’s complexities and challenges\nEvery element is tailored to the curriculum and the needs of students preparing for the HSC. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring The Tempest to life\, on stage and in the classroom.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/the-crucible-symposium/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251029T041855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T041855Z
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SUMMARY:Henry IV (Part 1) Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Designed specifically for Years 9 – 12\, this intensive session blends extended live performance of key scenes with expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his team. Students will explore famous speeches and moments through multiple interpretations\, unpacking language\, character\, and critical perspectives in real time. \nThis hands-on experience gives students: \nA direct connection to the play’s action and meaning\nDiverse critical readings and dramatic choices\nPractical tools for critical analysis\nThe chance to hear from actors about the play’s complexities and challenges\nEvery element is tailored to the curriculum and the needs of students preparing for the HSC. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring Henry IV (Part 1) to life\, on stage and in the classroom.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/henry-iv-part-1-symposium/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251105T020444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T020444Z
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SUMMARY:Richard III/Looking for Richard Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Designed specifically for Years 9 – 12\, this intensive session blends extended live performance of key scenes with expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his team. Students will explore famous speeches and moments through multiple interpretations\, unpacking language\, character\, and critical perspectives in real time. \nThis hands-on experience gives students: \nA direct connection to the play’s action and meaning\nDiverse critical readings and dramatic choices\nPractical tools for critical analysis\nThe chance to hear from actors about the play’s complexities and challenges\nEvery element is tailored to the curriculum and the needs of students preparing for the HSC. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring Richard III to life\, on stage and in the classroom.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/richard-iii-looking-for-richard-symposium/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251105T024917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T040505Z
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SUMMARY:The Roommate
DESCRIPTION:AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE \nSharon’s never broken a rule in her life. Robyn’s broken most of them. \nWhen a recently divorced\, buttoned-up Iowa homebody takes in a mysterious\, fast-talking housemate from the Bronx to help pay the bills\, her quiet Midwestern life gets a serious shake-up. Polite small talk quickly gives way to deep secrets — and even bigger surprises. \nThe Roommate is a dark comedy about two very different women who clash\, reinvent themselves\, and discover that sometimes the biggest risk is opening the door to change.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/the-roommate/
LOCATION:Ensemble Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251105T020839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T020839Z
UID:3493-1782086400-1782259199@schoolties.com.au
SUMMARY:The Merchant of Venice Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Designed specifically for Years 9 – 12\, this intensive session blends extended live performance of key scenes with expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his team. Students will explore famous speeches and moments through multiple interpretations\, unpacking language\, character\, and critical perspectives in real time. \nThis hands-on experience gives students: \nA direct connection to the play’s action and meaning\nDiverse critical readings and dramatic choices\nPractical tools for critical analysis\nThe chance to hear from actors about the play’s complexities and challenges\nEvery element is tailored to the curriculum and the needs of students preparing for the HSC. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring The Merchant of Venice to life\, on stage and in the classroom.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/the-merchant-of-venice-symposium/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251119T040951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T040951Z
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SUMMARY:The Dapto Chaser
DESCRIPTION:The Dapto Chaser is a biting\, black comedy about chasing dreams\, racking up debts\, and the cut-throat world of greyhound racing. \nWhen your beloved dog’s your golden ticket and your family’s a ticking time bomb\, what could possibly go wrong? THE DAPTO CHASER is a biting\, black comedy about chasing dreams\, racking up debts\, and the cut-throat world of greyhound racing. \nWith the odds stacked against them\, the Sinclair family’s biggest gamble might not be on their champion\, Boy Named Sue — but on each other. \nMary Rachel Brown’s quintessentially Australian play dives into the brutal reality of addiction to the track\, where every win is a fleeting victory and every loss tastes like stale kibble. \nIt’s gritty\, it’s raw\, and it’s laugh-out-loud funny\, but at its heart\, it’s about the lengths we’ll go to for a chance at a better life.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/the-dapto-chaser/
LOCATION:Ensemble Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T042320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T042320Z
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SUMMARY:Pride & Prejudice (sort of)
DESCRIPTION:The five star West End sensation – songs\, silliness and sensibility \nFollowing its London triumph\, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy\, Pride and Prejudice (sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men\, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. \nThis “smart\, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free\, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. \nComing to Sydney for the first time\, five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love\, class and chaos to life. With heart\, humour and unstoppable energy\, they deliver a modern twist on one of the world’s most loved classics.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/pride-prejudice-sort-of/
LOCATION:Drama Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T041844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T042437Z
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SUMMARY:Velvet Inferno
DESCRIPTION:Velvet Inferno is a 70-minute\, non-stop disco spectacular with boiling hot vocals and jaw-dropping circus acts. Directed by Craig Ilott (Gatsby at the Green Light\, L’Hotel\, Velvet Rewired)\, expect timeless dancefloor anthems\, powerhouse performances and gravity-defying acts. \nBe electrified by a red-hot soundtrack of disco classics: If You Could Read My Mind\, Raining Men\, No More Tears. \nInspired by Studio 54\, the legendary New York nightclub famed for its wild parties and radical inclusivity. Blind to colour\, creed\, class\, gender\, size\, shape or sexuality. A place where icons like Andy Warhol\, Mick Jagger and Grace Jones once strutted their stuff. \nThe disco is coming. Drinks will flow. The dancefloor will be red-hot. Are you ready to join the party?
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/velvet-inferno/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Opera,Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251105T022113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T022305Z
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SUMMARY:Prometheus - A World Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Unleashing the Future’s Fire\nIgnite your students’ creativity with the world premiere of Prometheus\, a thrilling new work by Sport for Jove\, commissioned by the NSW Department of Education. Written especially for Drama students across NSW\, this immersive and contemporary production offers a unique opportunity to see the play brought to life by professional actors. \nPerfect for Years 7 – 11\, Prometheus reimagines the ancient myth through the lens of the AI revolution—exploring the moral dilemmas\, creative risks\, and consequences of building machines that can think for themselves. What happens when humanity steals fire from the gods again—this time in the form of artificial intelligence? \nWritten and directed by Damien Ryan\, the play is theatrical\, thought-provoking\, and designed to be performed in the classroom by student casts ranging from six to thirty students. It invites adaptation\, personal interpretation\, and discussion\, making it an ideal foundation for exploring ensemble work\, contemporary themes\, and dramatic structure. \nDon’t miss this chance to experience Prometheus live on stage\, where myth meets machine and the future is set ablaze.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/prometheus-a-world-premiere/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T043104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T043117Z
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SUMMARY:Housework
DESCRIPTION:A whip-smart and gaspingly funny sprint through the corridors of power \nSex scandals\, culture wars\, motherhood and Machiavellian manipulation – it’s all in a day’s work inside the House. \nPlaywright Emily Steel and director Shannon Rush pull back the curtain on the real Parliament House in this bold\, black comedy hailed an “undeniably Australian and gloriously uncompromising” (The Conversation) future classic. \nBrought to brilliant life by some of Australia’s most beloved comic actors\, Housework follows a group of political dynamos through the backstabbing and backroom deals of a high- stakes sitting week in Canberra\, whilst balancing family crises just as frantic.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/housework/
LOCATION:Drama Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T040517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T040804Z
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SUMMARY:My Fair Lady
DESCRIPTION:Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady comes to Sydney Opera House to celebrate 70 years since its glorious Broadway debut. \nThis lavish recreation is based on the 2016 Australian production directed by Julie Andrews\, who was catapulted into stardom when she originated the role of Eliza Doolittle\, an irrepressible Cockney flower girl who transforms into a lady of society. \nA heartwarming story of identity and change\, My Fair Lady brims with razor sharp wit\, unforgettable characters\, and a stunning score including ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?’\, ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’ and ‘Get Me to the Church on Time’. \nFrom its groundbreaking Broadway debut to the iconic Oscar winning film\, My Fair Lady remains one of the world’s most enduring and loved musical treasures.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/my-fair-lady/
LOCATION:Joan Sutherland Theatre
CATEGORIES:Dance,Design,Drama,English,Music,Musicals,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270316
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T060722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T060722Z
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SUMMARY:Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2026
DESCRIPTION:Explore the immediacy and intimate power of drawing. \nDrawing is an intimate art form. Nimble\, economical\, universal and immediate\, drawing can lay bare the bones of how we look\, think and feel. The Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2026 brings together 11 artists from across Australia who use a range of materials – pastel\, pencil\, watercolour\, ceramic\, light and thread – to channel drawing’s intimate potential. \nFor some artists\, drawing encourages attention to the minutiae of the everyday\, or close observation of the people and places that make up their worlds. Others draw to give shape to the elusive forms of their imaginations. For several artists in this exhibition\, drawing is about the elaboration of a personal visual language – the putting down of lines and marks that are all their own. Looking beyond the medium’s physical attributes\, this edition of the Biennial proposes that the closest thing to a definition of drawing is its capacity for intimate expression. \nThe exhibiting artists are Stephen Benwell (Vic)\, Tom Blake (WA)\, Andrew Browne (Vic)\, Emily Ferretti (Vic)\, Rosemary Lee (NSW)\, Mary MacDougall (Vic)\, Julian Martin (Vic)\, Jennifer Mills with Darcy Luker (Vic)\, Ryan Nazzari (WA)\, Louise Weaver (Vic)\, and Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu (NT). \nSupported by the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation\, this is the sixth Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/dobell-australian-drawing-biennial-2026/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW
CATEGORIES:Design,Textiles,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T061013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T061013Z
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SUMMARY:Nolan Origins
DESCRIPTION:A major survey journeying through the landscapes and stories that transformed Australian art. \nExperience the astounding creativity and poetic power of Sidney Nolan’s art in this in-depth survey of the artist’s formative years in Australia. From indelible visions of the outlaw Ned Kelly to epic portrayals of Central Australia\, Nolan redefined perceptions of place and nation in Australia’s cultural imagination. \nIncluding his infamous series of paintings on bushranger Ned Kelly (1946–47)\, the exhibition brings together around 100 major works produced before Nolan relocated to the United Kingdom in 1953 – years in which he forged a reputation as one of this country’s most distinctive modernist artists. \nNolan: Origins examines the artist’s engagement with the places he painted as he evolved his singular\, enigmatic visual language\, including St Kilda\, Wimmera\, K’gari (also known as Fraser Island)\, Central Australia and the landscapes of Ned Kelly’s story in north-eastern Victoria. The exhibition also tells of how Nolan interrogated the idea of ‘Australia’\, invoking a sense of place through myths\, histories\, people and creatures imbued with his own personal inner meanings. \n 
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/nolan-origins/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW
CATEGORIES:Design,Environmental Studies,Geography,History,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T043630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T043630Z
UID:3542-1792627200-1796515199@schoolties.com.au
SUMMARY:Strong is the New Pretty
DESCRIPTION:“Kick it to me!” \nThe celebrated Australian playwright behind sell-out smash hit RBG: Of Many\, One and international phenomenon Prima Facie\, Suzie Miller turns her extraordinary talents to the formation of the AFLW in this world premiere. \nIn 2010\, an official report into the state of Australian Rules Football recommended the creation of a national women’s league. Seven years and a whole lot of grit\, passion and fancy footwork later\, the AFLW was born. This is the untold story of how the league went from a pipe dream to a sensation the sports world could no longer ignore. \nWith her gift for docudrama and trademark insight and warmth\, Miller reunites with the director behind the original Prima Facie: Lee Lewis. Now fielding a brilliant lineup of eight players including Lucy Bell\, Amy Ingram and Tara Morice\, this dream team writes a love letter to a game and a community. \nIt’s theatre written in mud\, sweat\, and belief. It’s not just about a sport. It’s about a revolution.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/strong-is-the-new-pretty/
LOCATION:Drama Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T044357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T044357Z
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SUMMARY:Copland Dance Episodes
DESCRIPTION:In a stunning explosion of colour and music\, The Australian Ballet presents the Australian Premiere of Copland Dance Episodes by New York City Ballet Resident Choreographer Justin Peck. \nBrightening the stage with its joyful energy and exciting choreography\, Copland Dance Episodes is a joyful celebration of art and artistry. Thirty dancers perform across 22 episodes set to Aaron Copland’s vivid music in this unmissable modern ballet that honours the art form while exploring its exciting new frontiers. \nA remarkable technical feat and challenge for the artists\, Copland Dance Episodes embraces the uninhibited freedom of dance to leave you amazed\, inspired and with a heart full of joy.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/copland-dance-episodes/
LOCATION:Joan Sutherland Theatre
CATEGORIES:Dance,Drama,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T055309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T055309Z
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SUMMARY:And Still I Rise
DESCRIPTION:These works by Australian women artists are both a celebration and a challenge. \nNamed after Maya Angelou’s famous collection of poetry\, And Still I Rise brings together a group of culturally diverse women artists living in Australia\, many of whom are internationally recognised\, if less familiar at home. \nThe exhibition spans generations\, cultures and mediums\, featuring artists Kim Ah Sam\, Mia Khin Boe\, Mechelle Bounpraseuth\, Chun Yin Rainbow Chan\, Agnes Christina\, Rubaba Haider\, Gillian Kayrooz\, Jenna Mayilema Lee\, Eugenia Lim\, Kyra Mancktelow\, Haji Oh\, Mandy Quadrio\, Monica Rani Rudhar\, Marikit Santiago\, Devi Seetharam\, Sancintya Mohini Simpson\, Shireen Taweel\, Bic Tieu\, Suzann Victor and Wendy Yu. \nTheir works – encompassing textiles\, painting\, metalwork\, installation and video – are conceptually challenging\, philosophically layered and intricately crafted. Each piece draws on lived experience and inherited memory\, offering fresh perspectives on identity\, history and belonging. \nDrawn from the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ collection and supplemented with new commissions\, And Still I Rise reaches beyond established narratives to explore a multiplicity of experiences\, inviting a reconsideration of contemporary Australian art.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/and-still-i-rise-2/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW
CATEGORIES:Design,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20251105T022522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T022539Z
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SUMMARY:Young Refugee
DESCRIPTION:Experience the powerful narratives of child refugees\, now teenagers\, as they bravely share their real-life journeys of escaping war and persecution to start anew in Australia. This poignant performance marks the culmination of 13 weeks of group counselling and trauma recovery\, empowering participants to find their voices in a safe and supportive environment. \nYoung Refugee invites audiences to engage and connect with the refugee experience\, fostering empathy and understanding. Suitable for ages 12 and up\, including families\, educators and community workers alike. \nEnhance your professional development while supporting these remarkable young individuals as they express their resilience and hope.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/young-refugee/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,History,HSIE,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T044821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T044821Z
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SUMMARY:Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s most haunting thriller \nShakespeare’s most haunting thriller follows the story of Macbeth\, a Scottish general\, famed for his exploits on the battlefield. Following a bloody battle\, Macbeth and his comrade Banquo are met by three Weird Sisters who prophesy Macbeth will one day be king. \nUnable to shake the thought\, Macbeth tells his wife\, Lady Macbeth. Driven by an insatiable hunger for power\, posterity and certainty\, they commit a murder and set in motion the unravelling of their sanity. With blood on their hands\, they face the dire consequences of their despicable actions.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/macbeth-2/
LOCATION:Playhouse Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,English,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T041346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T041346Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Ballet return with the beloved festive ballet The Nutcracker. Sir Peter Wright’s magical production remains faithful to the 19th-century original and will fill audiences with the Christmas spirit. \nTchaikovsky’s last ballet score\, with its famous motifs and melodies\, draws viewers into the story of Clara\, a young ballet student celebrating with her family on Christmas Eve. World-renowned designer John F. Macfarlane exquisitely evokes the world of this picture-perfect ballet: whirling snowflakes\, crackling fires\, bandbox soldiers\, a Christmas tree that grows until it brushes the ceiling\, and a Sugar Plum Fairy in luscious candy-floss pink.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:Joan Sutherland Theatre
CATEGORIES:Dance,Drama,Performing Arts,Textiles
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270719
DTSTAMP:20260420T185334
CREATED:20260401T053807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T053807Z
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SUMMARY:Takashi Murakami
DESCRIPTION:Takashi Murakami is one of the most influential and recognisable contemporary artists of our time. Immerse yourself in a Murakami takeover of the Art Gallery’s Naala Badu building with a major retrospective in the Ainsworth Family Gallery and the global premiere of new work in the atmospheric Nelson Packer Tank. \nDeveloped by the Art Gallery in collaboration with Takashi Murakami\, this Sydney-exclusive exhibition reveals the evolution of Murakami’s signature ‘Superflat’ aesthetic – where art\, subculture and commercial imagery meld with diverse influences from anime to historical Japanese painting. Early works demonstrate his search for a visual language that could respond to a rapidly globalising Japan\, while later paintings and sculptures expand this inquiry into a vibrant universe populated by cartoon-like characters\, smiling flowers and feverish\, saturated scenes populated with legendary figures. \nSpanning 30 years and more than 150 works\, the exhibition traces his practice from the explosive innovations of the 1990s to a suite of new works currently being created in the artist’s studio. Bringing together paintings\, sculptures\, video and large-scale installations\, the exhibition charts the artist’s emergence as a defining figure of contemporary art and popular culture\, and reveals how Murakami bridges tradition and technology\, humour and critique\, the playful and the profound. \nA defining force in contemporary visual culture\, Murakami is often compared to Andy Warhol and is celebrated for high‑profile collaborations with cultural icons such as Issey Miyake\, Virgil Abloh\, Marc Jacobs\, Pharrell Williams\, BLACKPINK\, NewJeans and Billie Eilish\, as well as brands including Louis Vuitton\, Hublot and Dom Perignon.
URL:https://schoolties.com.au/whats-on/takashi-murakami/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW
CATEGORIES:Design,Visual Arts
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