Sydney Theatre Company News

This week, we see the industry grappling with significant shifts, from federal arts funding reallocations and the landmark resolution of a major industry strike, to the vibrant celebration of emerging talent at the Jimmy Awards and the vital community outreach of The Public Theater's Mobile Unit. Meanwhile, regional and international news highlights both leadership changes and the global impact of successful productions, all against a backdrop of evolving social and political landscapes that continue to shape the performing arts.

Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sarah Snook took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play' for her outstanding work in The Picture of Dorian Gray. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Marg Horwell took home a Tony Award for 'Best Costumes Design of a Play' for her outstanding work on The Picture of Dorian Gray. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

Sarah Snook has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY.

The cast has been announced for Sydney Theatre Company’s The Talented Mr. Ripley, adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith and directed by Sarah Goodes – the award-winning duo behind STC hits, Julia and Switzerland. The show will open in August.

In recognition of the spectacular performances presented at Adelaide Festival Centre’s venues last year, the 2024 recipients of the star-studded Adelaide Festival Centre Walk of Fame have been announced.

A cast of some of Australia’s hottest screen and stage talent will take to the stage this August for Sydney Theatre Company’s The Talented Mr. Ripley. Learn more here!

A diverse cast of trans performers will premiere a new theatrical storytelling event Law & Life: Transgender Stories at Vivid Ideas on June 5th. The event is created by Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC).

Tune in to The View next week to watch an interview with Sarah Snook! The Tony-nominated performer will join the daytime talk show to discuss her turn in the one-woman production of The Picture of Dorian Gray on Tuesday, May 27.

Acclaimed playwright Sheridan Harbridge has been named Sydney Theatre Company’s next Patrick White Fellow, a year-long role that will see her develop a new work for STC and mentor participants in STC’s Watershed: Writers program.

Merrigong Theatre Company will present Verity Laughton’s smash-hit stage adaptation of Australian author Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller, The Dictionary of Lost Words.

Co-Artistic & Executive Directors Mark Barford & Connor Delves have announced Dylan Van Den Berg as the winner of the 2025 New Play Award for 'The Flood'. Thea Jade is named runner-up for 'How These Things Go'.

On Thursday, Tony nominee Sarah Snook visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss her turn in the one-woman production of The Picture of Dorian Gray. During their conversation, she recalled a time when she believed she saw a ghost during a performance. Watch the conversation now!

Cynthia Erivo will lead a one-woman production of Dracula, set to premiere next year in London's West End. Learn more about this upcoming production here!

Tune in to Late Night with Seth Meyers next week to watch an interview with Sarah Snook! The Tony-nominated performer will join the late-night show to discuss her turn in the one-woman production of The Picture of Dorian Gray on Thursday, May 15.

Victoria’s theatre industry came together on Monday May 5th at the Comedy Theatre to reveal the winners for the 2025 Green Room Awards and the recipients are still celebrating. Learn more here!

Co-Artistic & Executive Directors Mark Barford & Connor Delves have announced six finalists for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2025 New Play Award. Learn more here!

Experience the infectious hilarity of polarising school politics as Outhouse Theatre Co and Seymour Centre present the hotly anticipated Sydney premiere of Jonathan Spector’s shrewd social satire, Eureka Day.

Demi Moore and Pilaf, Demi Moore's dog, came to visit The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway! They also visited backstage with the star of the show, Sarah Snook, backstage. See the photos below! 

In Variety's latest Actors on Actors interview, Succession's Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook reunite to discuss their Broadway productions, Glengarry Glen Ross, and The Picture of Dorian Gray.