Sydney's June 2026 Theatre Guide: Five Must-See Shows
Sydney's theatre scene is vibrant in June 2026 with five standout productions. At KXT on Broadway, 'Cadaver Synod' by Ruby Blinkhorn reenacts the 897 AD trial of Pope Formosus's corpse, blending sex, tragedy, and comedy. The New Theatre presents 'Continuity' by Bess Wohl, a film-within-a-play about a chaotic Hollywood eco-thriller shoot, directed by Sahn Millington. Bangarra Dance Theatre's triple bill 'Sheltering' at the Sydney Opera House features works by Glory Tuohy-Daniell, Daniel Mateo, Cass Mortimer Eipper, and Frances Rings, with music by the late David Page. Suzy Eddie Izzard performs all 23 roles in 'Hamlet' at the Playhouse, Sydney Opera House, adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell. The Ensemble Theatre hosts the Australian premiere of Jen Silverman's 'The Roommate', directed by Lee Lewis, starring Lucy Bell and Belinda Bromilow. Vivid Sydney runs from 22 May to 13 June but lacks conventional theatre.
Key facts
- Cadaver Synod by Ruby Blinkhorn runs 27 May to 6 June at KXT on Broadway, Ultimo.
- Continuity by Bess Wohl runs 26 May to 20 June at New Theatre, Newtown.
- Bangarra's Sheltering runs 3 to 13 June at Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House.
- Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet runs 9 to 21 June at Playhouse, Sydney Opera House.
- The Roommate runs 19 June to 25 July at Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli.
- Bangarra Dance Theatre will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Biennale Danza in July 2026.
- Vivid Sydney runs 22 May to 13 June 2026, focusing on light, music, minds, and food.
- The Roommate is an Australian premiere by Jen Silverman.
Entities
Artists
- Ruby Blinkhorn
- Bess Wohl
- Sahn Millington
- Glory Tuohy-Daniell
- Daniel Mateo
- Cass Mortimer Eipper
- Frances Rings
- David Page
- Suzy Eddie Izzard
- Mark Izzard
- Selina Cadell
- Judi Dench
- Jen Silverman
- Lee Lewis
- Lucy Bell
- Belinda Bromilow
- Peter Hackney
Institutions
- Bangarra Dance Theatre
- Belvoir St Theatre
- Sydney Opera House
- KXT
- NIDA
- New Theatre
- Ensemble Theatre
- Venice Biennale Danza
- Vivid Sydney
- ArtsHub
- ScreenHub
- Bell Shakespeare
- Sydney Theatre Company
- Steppenwolf
- Yale Rep
- Broadway
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Ultimo
- Newtown
- Kirribilli
- Broadway
- New York
- Chicago
- London
- Venice
- Iowa
- Gadigal people
- Eora Nation