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In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Music) and Herbert Kretzmer musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues. Visiting Sydney as part of its World Tour, this production reunites Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas and other fabulous performers that have been part of the “Les Mis Family” over the years while also welcoming new performers to the Barricade.

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Presented as part of Herstory Arts Festival, Rebecca McNamee’s (Playwright & Director) ABIGAIL WILLIAMS is a response to Arthur Miller’s 1953 THE CRUCIBLE where the young woman is finally given the chance to tell her story. The solo work performed by Ebony Tucker highlights that through history, to the present day, women have been treated with an unfair double standard that has excused and dismissed men’s behaviour while demonising the same from a woman.

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Set in the 1960s, the play follows three young women—Cheryl (Dalara Williams), Lulu (Stephanie Somerville), and Queenie (Megan Wilding)—as they navigate friendships, romance, and the harsh realities of racism in employment, policing, and the Australian constitution. This is a powerful story of women fighting for their rights, celebrating sisterhood, identity, and the courage to dream.

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BLOOM fills your heart with joy. Director Dean Bryant brings BLOOM to the Syndey stage after a successful 2023 run with the Melbourne Théâtre Company. With exuberant music by Kate Weston and book and lyrics by Tom Gleisner of Working Dog fame, the productive Australian comedy team, known for The Castle, Frontline, The Dish and Utopia,Amid increased media scrutiny and public conversation around the aged care sector, BLOOM dares to dive into this complex world with levity and insight.

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The Producers, Mel Brooks (Book, Music & Lyrics) and Thomas Meehan (Book) musical theatre adaptation of Brooks’ 1967 movie of the same name is given the Hayes Theatre treatment by Julia Robertson (Director). The satirical musical comedy about the entertainment industry is presented with creative clarity in the compact space.