There's nothing like live theatre. You´ll be spellbound from the raising of the curtain to the final bows.
As one of Sydney's premier commercial theatre venues, the Theatre Royal has been the home of shows, from cutting edge drama to mega-musicals, such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Dirty Dancing and many more. The Theatre Royal is situated right in the heart of the city and is Australia's oldest theatrical institution.
EVENTS ON SALE
Andrew Kay and David Vigo present Tango Fire
Tuesday 1st July - Sunday 6th July
"As the title goes, they were on fire" - The New York Times Nov 2006
Direct from sell out seasons at London's Peacock Theatre and the Joyce Theatre in New York Estampas Porteñas, Argentina's most celebrated dance company, makes its triumphant return to Sydney with their spectacular dance production, TANGO FIRE.
Following sell out tours of the USA, Europe and Asia, highlighted by critically acclaimed sold out shows in both London and New York, Tango Fire opens at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday 1st July.
The company - direct from Buenos Aires - features 10 sensational dancers accompanied by one of Argentina's finest singers and a quartet of brilliant young musicians, Quatrotango.
TANGO FIRE is an irresistible journey through the history of this most seductive of dance forms. Period duets evoke the glitter and danger of the barrios where the dance was born, and the heady nostalgia of the early dance halls where it was popularised, while the group's modern choreography is edged with the sharpness and sophistication of contemporary Argentina.
As one of the most popular dance forms world-wide, this exciting show combines the rawness and sophistication, sexy and sensual side of Tango in an evening of unforgettable spectacle.
Tango enthusiasts and audience members will have a rare opportunity to take to the Theatre Royal stage in an exclusive pre-performance 30 minute Milonga on Tuesday 1st, Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July. A Milonga is a traditional Argentine gathering where people come to dance the Tango.
What a great way to get your heart racing before TANGO FIRE begins!
The Exquisite Hour
6 performances only: 12-17 August
Choreography & Direction: Maurice Béjart Starring: Maina Gielgud with Paul DeMasson GIELGUD in BECKETT by BÉJART
"It's Gielgud's show and her dramatic magnetism is considerable...
captivating and uniquely enjoyable." - Lausanne 2003
After sell-out seasons in Europe, ballet icon Maina Gielgud returns to Australia to star in The Exquisite Hour, to be seen exclusively in Sydney at the Theatre Royal from 12 August.
This thrilling work, inspired by Samuel Beckett's play Happy Days, has been created and directed by world renowned choreographer Maurice Béjart.
A variation on the theme of "Happy Days" by Samuel Beckett, The Exquisite Hour (L'Heure Exquise) portrays an aging ballerina whose relentless determination to see the positive in everything is a way of denying the present. Béjart's vision is enhanced by strong imagery and former Principal Dancer, Paul DeMasson, plays a humorous and empathetic character who sustains the ballerina as she recalls glimpses from three phases of her life.
"Gielgud has great dramatic intensity. It's in her blood." - Le Figaro, Paris
The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars, who have won international critical acclaim with their previous tours of The Sleeping Beauty on Ice and Swan Lake on Ice, are set to thrill once more with their brand new production, Cinderella on Ice.
More than two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Moscow to Tokyo, have been swept to their feet by The Imperial Ice Stars’ adrenaline-infused performances.
Australian audiences will experience this dazzling display of skating brilliance from 23 Olympic, World, National and European Championship skaters.
The Imperial Ice Stars are renowned for their unique brand of innovative skating and story-telling, as they continue to break new ground in the genre
of ice dancing with daring feats never seen before – and all
performed in the intimacy of a frozen theatre stage.
Cinderella on Ice has been conceived and choreographed by Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice.
The production boasts lavish sets from one of Australia’s leading scenic designers, Eamon D’Arcy and glorious costumes from Albina Gabueva, head designer at Moscow’s famed Stanislavsky Theatre.
The Hit Broadway Musical
Season from 4 October 2008
One of the best loved musicals of all time, My Fair Lady, is brought to life in this spectacular new production.
British film star, Richard E. Grant, in his international music theatre debut, joins rising star Taryn Fiebig, to play what are undoubtedly two of the most memorable roles in music theatre history, Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle
The star-studded cast also includes John Wood (Blue Heelers), Nancye Hayes, Rhys McConnochie, Matthew Robinson and Adele Johnston.
Be transported to the lively heart of London in this timeless tale of the making of a lady. With a delightful mix of comedy and romance, lavish sets and extravagant costumes, you're guaranteed a truly 'luvverly' night out with My Fair Lady.
Featuring all of your favourite Broadway hits: Wouldn't it be Loverly, I Could Have Danced All Night, The Rain in Spain, On the Street Where You Live & Get Me to the Church on Time
My Ticketek internet pre-sale from Wednesday 4 June at 12pm and ends Sunday 22 June at 5pm.
Book here www.ticketek.com.au.
General public on sale from Monday 23 June at 9am.
