The beloved Steel Magnolias returns to stages across Australia in 2026!
STEEL MAGNOLIAS will tour to QPAC, Brisbane from April 2026, Theatre Royal Sydney in May 2026, Wollongong and Canberra in June 2026, His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth in July 2026 and Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from July 2026.
Step inside Truvy’s beauty salon, the heart of a small Southern town, where local women share their joys, struggles and a little neighbourly gossip. From weddings and babies to divorces and funerals, they face life’s highs and lows with humour, courage and ...
Check out the first highlights of the upcoming 2025 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival!
The festival Centrepiece is the highly anticipated drama ANEMONE starring Daniel Day- Lewis, Sean Bean and Samantha Morton, in the directorial debut from Ronan Day-Lewis. In a script co-written by Daniel Day-Lewis and son Ronan, the film explores the complex and profound ties that exist between brothers, fathers, and sons. The explosive drama is Day- Lewis' first film in eight years in which he portrays a former British soldier who lives in the remote woods who must confront his past.
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Migrant stories take centre stage in this year’s ST. ALi Italian Film Festival!
The festival opens with Paolo Genovese’s record-breaking hit SOMEBODY TO LOVE (FolleMente), a romantic comedy with an all-star cast including Edoardo Leo, Pilar Fogliati and Vittoria Puccini. Following the global success of Perfect Strangers (IFF 16), writer/director Genovese’s latest film reveals the innermost thoughts and uncertainties of a modern Italian couple on their awkward first date.
Following its World Premiere at the Opening Night of the 2025 Venice International Film ...
Northeast Party House announce their final party!
“It feels strange but also right to announce that the year of our 15th anniversary will also be our last. We are hitting the road one last time to cap off an incredible 15 year run to say thank you to everyone who has danced, partied, sang, written to us and contributed.”
Born out of warehouse parties in the height of the 2000s indie movement, they erupted on the scene with a raucous live show that merged the relationship between stage and audience, creating a space where people ...
First highlights of the 2025 St. Ali Italian Film Festival announced!
Presented by Palace, the 2025 edition of the festival will screen in Sydney, Melbourne, Ballarat, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Byron Bay and Ballina, commencing on September 24 in Brisbane.
The full 2025 line up will be revealed in late August with these first highlights offering a tantalising taste of what to expect in this year’s program, which will showcase the filmmaking and acting talents of Italy’s finest.
Opening the festival is Paolo Genovese’s record-breaking ...
Announcing first highlights of the 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival!
Palace is delighted to announce five of the first highlights ahead of the full programme being unveiled in late June.
This year’s Special Presentation is QUISLING: THE FINAL DAYS (Quislings siste dager). Set in 1945 Norway, this bold and fascinating drama from acclaimed director Erik Poppe (The King’s Choice, ScandiFF 2017) follows the post-liberation trial of the country’s infamous and controversial head of state Vidkun Quisling, in a stirring meditation on complicity, faith and ...
Inspiration, delight and escapism await at the 2025 HSBC Spanish Film Festival!
The party will start with Opening Night comedy SAMANA SUNRISE (Amanece en Samaná), featuring an all- star cast including Luis Zahera, María Luisa Mayol, Luis Tosar and Bárbara Santa-Cruz. The story follows two Spanish couples celebrating their 20-year friendship with a trip to a beachside resort in the Dominican Republic, where a confession about the past leads to a reality shifting ‘Sliding Doors’ moment.
The Centrepiece of the Festival is the highly acclaimed EL 47, which ...
Celebrated German filmmakers and stars shine in 2025 HSBC German Film Festival first highlights!
This year’s dynamic line-up of contemporary German cinema, a number arriving direct from the 2025 Berlinale, includes thought-provoking dramas, insightful and timely documentaries, delightful comedy and charming family films. The 2025 HSBC German Film Festival takes place across the country at Palace Cinemas, Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas.
A Special Presentation at this year's festival is the highly acclaimed documentary RIEFENSTAHL directed by celebrated filmmaker Andres Veiel. ...
Cao Fei My City is Yours Exhibition is now open at Art Gallery of New South Wales
Cao was recently voted one of the most influential artists in the world. Born in Guangzhou in 1978 and based in Beijing, she has documented China’s rapid urbanisation and digital revolutions for over two decades. Her acclaimed films, photography and large-scale installations offer thrilling encounters with the disorienting, quick-fire transformations of the new millennium.
My City is Yours 欢迎登陆 is an invitation into a world of neon, street dance and pop music; a city both ...
Star-studded 2024 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival line up has been announced!
Opening this year’s festival is the Australian Premiere of BLITZ, Steve McQueen's visually stunning period drama depicting pivotal moments of World War II in London and starring Saoirse Ronan, Paul Weller and brilliant newcomer Elliot Heffernan. Closing the festival is another exciting exclusive, the premiere of the highly anticipated WE LIVE IN TIME. With beautifully nuanced performances from Oscar nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, this heart rendering romance delves into the ...