 One of Sydney's premier commercial theatre venues, the Theatre Royal has been the home of shows from world renowned plays such as The Importance of Being Earnest, The Woman in Black and The Hollow Crown to mega-musicals, such as the Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Rent, Dirty Dancing, My Fair Lady and more recently the phenomenal long-running musical - Jersey Boys. The first Theatre Royal was originally built in 1827. The current Theatre Royal, designed by Harry Seidler, opened in 1976. It is located in the MLC Centre, in the heart of Sydneys CBD.
LIMITED SEASON FROM 1 MARCH
Every single Saturday morning, parents everywhere make the weekly trip to the sports field to watch their kids play sport. Every Single Saturday is the hilarious and moving new Australian musical about four parents whose only common ground is the football field where their kids play on Saturdays.
Featuring more than sixteen original songs, dazzling dancing, plenty of laughs and a few tears, this heart-warming, inspiring and romantic new Australian musical comedy celebrates the pain and the passion - the oranges and the lemons - of being a parent on the sidelines.
Writer and composer Joanna Weinberg (12 Shoes, The Unbearable Lightness of Fleeing, Piano Diaries and the soon to be released musical film Goddess) has created four football parents with four very different agendas. There's Neil, an aloof orchestra conductor, unaccustomed to the pressures of being a father to his estranged son and completely out of place in the suburban environment; Sandy, a hard-driven working class fitness freak trying to avoid her struggles at home who believes her new idea - Babedance - a combination of pole-dancing and Zumba will become the next dance craze; Liz, a well-educated North Shore mum trying to rebuild her life as a single parent; and the team's coach, Carlo, an Italian soccer dad reliving his days as a former sports hero.
Follow the drama both on and off the field as Every Single Saturday starring Mariade Marco, Christopher Horsey , Scott Irwin and Katrina Retallick explores the ambitions and dreams every parent holds for their child and what happens when those dreams go unfulfilled. Let it take you on a musical journey that is insightful, tender, familiar, funny, moving, sometimes shocking but ultimately inspiring.
'Refreshing, topical, new and entertaining.' Canberra Times
'A richly rewarding and entertaining treat.' Australian Stage
'An astutely observed slice of life and commentary on parenthood, our hopes for ourselves and our progeny.' Daily Telegraph
Check out the video clips and commentary by the cast on our Facebook page:
Look under "Theatre Royal, Sydney".
PLAYING FOR A LIMITED SEASON ONLY
11-14 April 2012
Jeepers! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang have been called upon to help solve an epic mystery. It appears a trouble-making ghost is haunting a local theatre and Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Scooby-Doo are off in the Mystery Machine to solve it!
Featuring big musical numbers including the evergreen Scooby-Doo theme song, 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?' alongside fun new songs including 'We're Mystery Inc.', 'Round Every Corner' and 'A Musical Mystery' - this rollicking live theatre show brings everyone's favourite animated series to life in a Scooby-fun way.
Filled with wacky new characters and hilarious antics, the all-new SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES will have audiences on the edge of their seats in traditional Scooby-Doo fashion from the moment the lights go down.
John Waters - Looking Through a Glass Onion
One night only - Friday 11 May
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
"It's clear that Looking Through A Glass Onion has stood the test of time and can be called now a classic piece of Australian repertoire". Sydney Gig Guide Dec 10, 2011 **** 4 stars
In 1992, John Waters and Stewart D'Arrietta took to the small stage at the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney with their debut production of "Looking Through A Glass Onion". What was an initially a one week booking quickly sold out and extended into a six week, sell out season. Thus the original seed of "Looking For A Glass Onion" was born.
Fast forward 20 years and after many successful and sold out Glass Onion tours, John and Stewart have decided to return to their 'up close and personal' intimate 2 man show tour commencing in January 2012.
"It began its life as a small venue piece with just Stewart D'Arrietta and myself on stage at the Tilbury Hotel in Sydney. I made my entrance from a kichen and climbed over patron's laps to scramble onto a tiny raised platform in the corner of the room. The audience and I were inescapably intimate with each other from the very start, and I kinda like that. Not every venue we play this time around can be exactly like that, but it's the feeling I want to create - to take the show back to its roots" says John Waters. "This is a last chance opportunity for regional Australia to see this show as we'll be taking it to Broadway in New York in 2013 and are in discussion with Yoko Ono on aspects of the New York shows".
A homage to the music, mystery and memory of John Lennon.
The show is not a cut-and-paste biography of Lennon or an emulation of the original recordings. On stage, with shadows from the lighting arrangement fluttering over his face as he explores the essence of the man through song and spoken word.Waters, becomes synonymous with Lennon. He shies away from imitating the artist, but so emotive is his performance, it lulls the audience into believing anything is possible. It's part concert and part biography, though it doesn't seek to tell the full story of Lennon's life.
" a remarkable celebration of a unique talent... Waters does it brilliantly"
THE SPECTATOR, LONDON
"John Waters encapsulates the essence of Lennon." CAPITOL RADIO, LONDON
"The humour, the pace, the crisp intercuts of light and sound, the emotional texture of music and narrative, and the insights add up to a stirring celebration of genius."
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
"Part bio, part great concert, totally excellent."
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
"Angry, wired and wiry…..a powerfully recalled lament."
LONDON GUARDIAN
John Rowles
His Final Bow
One night only - Saturday 28 April
Dusty The Concert
One night only – Saturday 19 May 
Phone: 132 849
Online: www.ticketek.com.au
In person: At the Theatre Royal or any Ticketek outlet
Group bookings: 1300 364 001
Address: 108 King Street, Sydney.
Administration: Phone 02-9224 8444 (no ticket sales) Fax 02-9223 3994
For ticket inquiries and bookings, call 132 849
Box Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
When there is a performance, the box office remains open until show time.
Weekend opening hours will vary according to performance times.
Collecting Tickets: It is advisable to collect your tickets in advance to avoid the queues: we recommend picking up your tickets before you head to the venue. If you decide to collect your tickets at the venue, be sure to arrive early to avoid potential delays.
Cloakroom: A free cloakroom service is located on the ground floor. This service is available approximately 45 minutes prior to the performance.
Backpacks and Large Bags: For comfort, safety and security reasons, we ask that you cloak all backpacks and large bags this is a condition of entry to the auditorium.
Alcohol is not permitted inside the auditorium.
There is no hearing loop at the Theatre Royal.
The Stalls area (lower level) is accessible by stairs only. There are no lifts to this area. The Dress Circle area (upper level) is accessible by stairs, lift and escalators.
Please note, if you are taller than average or if you have knee problems, it is advisable you book in the Stalls seating area which has a little more leg room. Patrons in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns are asked to mention this to Ticketek when making their booking. If you have difficulty taking stairs, we would recommend you book in the Dress Circle which is accessible by lift and escalators. You will only need to negotiate the steps down to your row of seating from the entry of the Dress Circle with the exception of M row in the Dress Circle which is fully accessible with NO STAIRS to get to this row. Seating Map: Click here to View Map Seating can vary from show to show - this seating map to be used as a GUIDE ONLY. MLC Centre Dining Guide
On-site Catering
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The Theatre Club (holds up to 20) |
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The Royal Lounge (holds up to 40) |
Car Parking
The car park at the MLC Centre is run by Wilson Parking. The entrance is right beside the theatre on King Street. Lifts run directly from the car park to the theatre (get off on level 6 for the Box Office, Main Lobby and Stalls seating & level 7 for the Dress Circle). Wilson Parking offers permanent and casual parking, early bird specials, and flat rates after hours and at weekends. For information on current rates click here.For theatre patrons attending weekday performances, present your theatre ticket on entry to receive a discounted flat rate for the day (refer to the current rates sheet above). Contact Wilson Parking on 02-9231 0519 if you require further information on parking. |
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Trains
Martin Place is the closest station to the MLC Centre and Theatre Royal, however, St James, Wynyard and Town Hall are also within easy walking distance www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au
Buses
Castlereagh St (right outside the MLC Centre) and Elizabeth Street. Also close to George Street. www.sydneytransport.net.au
For information on all public transport call the transport info line 131 500 or visit their website: www.131500.com.au
Coach set down/pick up points
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