ARA Darling Quarter Theatre

11/12/2023

How often does the art we see reflect our own experiences back at us? TRIPTICO by Paulina Quinteros, is a live performance celebrating the life and works of treasured Australian artists, Elena Kats Chernin, Wendy Sharpe accompanied by a fabulous cast of performers, December 15 &16 ONLY!

At a time when the language of contemporary dance has become all too ubiquitous, it is refreshing to see Quinteros building upon the legacy of great women choreographers. Limelight magazine ★★★★ November, 2022.

08/12/2023

Experience the Heartbeat of Spain! 💃🔥Báilame – A vibrant showcase of Flamenco dance & live music in its purest form, authentic Flamenco entertainment at its best!
Book now for a spectacular evening where the fiery spirit comes alive.

ARA Darling Quarter Theatre respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this nation and honours their continued cultural and spiritual connection to the lands, waters and seas. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, on whose land we work, live and share stories.

04/12/2023

The acclaimed Chinese comedy "Goodbye Mr. Loser" (夏洛特烦恼) will take the stage at the ARA Darling Quarter Theatre on the 7th and 8th of December. Get ready for an uproarious and side-splitting performance, brought to you by the Sydney University Chinese Students Association (SUCSA).

Book your tickets now https://aradarlingquartertheatre.com.au/production/%e5%a4%8f%e6%b4%9b%e7%89%b9%e7%83%a6%e6%81%bc-goodbye-mr-loser/

27/11/2023

What do you turn to for comfort, and what happens when you can't get that thing? Comprising text, movement and sound, interwoven with interactive digital projection, SOLACE rides the rugged terrain of the craving that underscores our lives, with humour and irreverence, darkness and light.

Don't miss this innovative, reflective experience!

SOLACE is a stunning new production by Milk Crate Theatre and Box of Birds / Stalker Theatre that excavates the psychological and physiological impulses behind the pursuit of comfort. Why do we crave what we crave? What are we seeking comfort from? Are we are trying to avoid being alone with ourselv...

14/11/2023

A story of love, pain, and resilience - 'Next to Normal' takes to the stage. This award-winning rock musical delves deep into the heart of a suburban family grappling with mental illness. 🎭 Experience a heart-rending narrative set to the music of Tom Kitt and the lyrics of Brian Yorkey. 📆22 Nov - 25 Nov at ARA Darling Quarter Theatre.

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness.

07/11/2023

🎸✨ Exciting news for flamenco aficionados! The internationally renowned Paco Lara brings the vibrant spirit of Spanish flamenco to the ARA Darling Quarter Theatre with his new album show, "Duende", on Saturday 18 November 2023. 🇪🇸🎶

With over 30 years gracing stages worldwide, Paco Lara infuses his Jerez roots into a breathtaking blend of traditional flamenco and contemporary melodies.

Don't miss this electrifying celebration of culture, imagination, and the art of flamenco guitar by the maestro himself! 💃🔥https://aradarlingquartertheatre.com.au/production/paco-lara-duende-flamenco-show/

30/10/2023

Growing up has never tasted so bittersweet. 🍐 'Pear-Shaped' is a magically inventive story about the bonds of sisterhood, the strains of tradition, and the complexities of being a teenager. 🎭 Don't miss these special staged reading sessions, capturing both the magic and the messiness of youth! https://aradarlingquartertheatre.com.au/production/pear-shaped-staged-reading/

26/10/2023

Discover courage, adventure, and mystery: 'Shack' awaits! 🎭 Journey alongside school kids stranded in Antarctica, a tale of courage and adventure. 💫 Experience a flurry of comedy and thriller that explores the territory between teen anxiety and teen invincibility. Click the link for a cracking theatre day! https://aradarlingquartertheatre.com.au/production/shack/

04/10/2023

Join us for a delightful ride of love, friendship & family with Disney's High School Musical, brought to life by UTS Backstage! 🌟 Dive into the captivating stories of East High students, as they navigate through classes & extracurriculars, delivering a smashing hit musical! A must-watch for family fun nights. 🎭 A delightful matinee on Saturday, 14th is available now >>

Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life with UTS Backstage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

03/10/2023

Looking for a playful School Holiday? 🏝️'Holiday Island' takes to the stage! Dive into a lively and engagement musical that celebrates living in the moment with your children — it's the 'Mr. Bean' for children! 🎭 Click the link for a memorable theatre experience! https://www.monkeybaa.com.au/shows/holiday-island

28/08/2023

TWO DAYS TO GO

A tumultuous relationship is seen between sweet Laurie and hotheaded Jo. Will Jo take a chance on Laurie, or will she let him slip away?

Don't miss your chance to catch Little Women from 30 Aug - 2 Sep at the ARA Darling Quarter Theatre!

🎟️: https://aradarlingquartertheatre.com.au/production/little-women/

Photography by Sybil Mendonca

Little Women: The Broadway Musical
Book by Allan Knee
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

28/08/2023

🌴 Holiday Island hits the stage! 🎭 This spring school holiday, enjoy a playful and engagement musical celebration of living in the moment with your children — it's Mr. Bean for kids! 🎪Click the link and make it a memorable theatre date! https://rb.gy/ar6ks

28/08/2023

💥💥HUFFS IS BACK !💥💥

After a sell-out season in 2022, this clever, magical, inventive play returns! If you missed it last time, don't make the same mistake again! 😊🎭🍿

Puffs tells a familiar story from a different, yellower perspective. 💛🦡 Three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school discover it is dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers.

Their heartfelt and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

🎭Playing at ARA Darling Quarter Theatre 7-10 September with modified matinee sessions for kids. Tickets from https://bitly.ws/TeGg

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23/08/2023

🎭 "Little Women" shines on stage! Fall in love once again with Louisa May Alcott's classic coming-of-age story in this beloved Broadway musical. 🎶 Journey with Jo March as she battles to find her voice in Civil War America. BOOK TICKETS HERE https://aradarlingquartertheatre.com.au/production/little-women/

21/08/2023

🎭 Join us at the Currency Press Festival of Playwrights! This year's theme: Safe Spaces, Risky Ideas. Dive deep with Australia's top playwrights in panels and chats. Be part of the conversation! 🍃
BOOK TICKETS HERE https://aradarlingquartertheatre.com.au/production/currency-press-festival-of-playwrights/

12/07/2023

A musical and poetic drama performance based on the works by Vladimir Vysotsky and Slava Miller in a unique and unmatched style of Theatre of Living Poetry!

BUY TICKETS HERE
https://aradarlingquartertheatre.com.au/production/flight-of-wolves/

From theatre to music and family-friendly performances, we have something for everyone. Based in Darling Quarter, the ARA Darling Quarter Theatre is managed by Monkey Baa Theatre Company and is committed to supporting bold and diverse performing arts.

18/05/2023

High school theatre kids will stay theatre kids forever, but what happens when they reconnect in university? These annoying attention-seekers (us) will never fail to put themselves on stage. They want to put on an amazingly elaborate show, HOWEVER... they can't get the rights to anything.

Thus, comes the creation of OFF OFF OFF BROADWAY! A copyright-free r***e.

The UTS Comedy R***e and Performance (C.R.A.P) Society is back with its first r***e of the year! 🎭🎭