Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre
“Impeccable new indigenous moves: uniquely Australian.”—Meg Worby, editor, Lonely Planet’s Sydney Encounter and Sydney & New South Wales guidebooks. Australia’s top indigenous dance troupe: contemporary style, traditional imagery. Performances at Sydney Opera House; tickets from $18. Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay; tel. +61 2 9251 5333. www.bangarra.com.au
Company B
“Try and beat Sydney to a seat!”—Meg Worby. Artistic director Neil Armfield and big-name Aussie actors including Geoffrey Rush in bold, modern theater. Tickets from $25. Belvoir Street Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills; tel. +61 2 9699 3444. www.belvoir.com.au
Sydney Dance Company
Australia’s premier contemporary dance company: confronting, sexually charged modern forms by ageless choreographer Graeme Murphy. Opera House performances; tickets from $26. Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay; tel. +61 2 9221 4811. www.sydneydancecompany.com
Sydney Entertainment Centre
“Everything from international rock bands to tennis and basketball.”—Anne Matthews, author, Fodor’s Sydney’s 25 Best. King of Sydney’s indoor venues, and home to the Australia National Basketball League’s Firepower Sydney Kings. Concerts by the likes of Coldplay and Bryan Ferry. 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour; tel. +61 2 9320 4200. www.sydentcent.com.au
Sydney Symphony
Classical, jazz, movie themes, and Broadway favorites from Sydney’s celebrated 96-member resident symphony at the city’s iconic Opera House. International jazz soloists (Kurt Elling) sometimes grace the stage. Family concerts, matinees, and special series. Tickets from $30. 35 Pitt Street, Sydney; tel. +61 2 8215 4600. www.sydneysymphony.com
Sydney Theatre Company
“Star-studded, quality productions from Sydney’s premier theater company.”—Peter Dragicevich, author, Lonely Planet’s Sydney City Guide. Co-artistic directors Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton; Sydney Theatre and Sydney Opera House shows; tickets from $18. Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay; tel. +61 2 9250 1777. www.sydneytheatre.com.au
