The Sydney Theatre Awards are annual awards to recognise the strength, quality and diversity of professional theatre in Sydney, Australia. They were established in 2005 by a group of major Sydney theatre critics. The awards recognise mainstage and independent plays and musicals.
22-512: The 2023 awards were announced on 29 January 2024. The 2022 awards were announced on 23 January 2023. The 2021 awards were announced on 31 January 2022. The 2019 awards were announced on 20 January 2020. The 2018 awards were announced on 21 January 2019. The 2017 awards were announced on 22 January 2018. The 2016 awards were announced at the Seymour Centre on 23 January 2017. Recipients included: The 2015 awards were announced at
44-446: A monthly readership of 70,000+, The AU Review launched a crowdfunding campaign on Pozible , for it "is a 100% volunteer-based organisation", with the aim of supporting emerging Australian writers and photographers as well as musicians and live gigs. At that time, the publication covered " the arts , film, food, lifestyle, fashion, travel, Asian music and culture, and was about to start covering video games . It planned to relaunch with
66-474: A series of events in major capital cities. In 2013 a sister publication, The Iris , launched to cover home entertainment, film, television, video games and tech content. January 2016 saw Heath stepping down from his role editor-in-chief of The AU Review , to focus on other initiatives. In August 2018, on the 10th anniversary of The AU Review , it was merged back into the single banner. Also in August 2018,
88-480: A significant bequest for ‘...the construction of a building to serve as a centre for the cultivation, education and performance of musical and dramatic arts...'. The University of Sydney became the trustee of this bequest, and Allen Jack+Cottier were commissioned to design a performing arts centre to be known as The Seymour Centre. In July 2021, the University of Sydney was awarded an A$ 40 million grant from
110-409: Is a smaller, informal Studio theatre , seating up to 200, with a wide variety of uses. An intimate cabaret style venue for up to 120, which serves light meals and refreshments. Refreshments are available on each level, including a coffee cart in the main foyer . A BBQ also operates in the front courtyard opposite the main entrance, from one and a half hours prior to selected shows. Each year
132-539: Is associate producer at Sounds Australia , and is based in Toronto , Canada. As a child, Larry Heath provided voice-overs for Radio Disney . He created a web and graphic design company while still in high school, then ran an online store and, briefly, an online publication. After completing high school, he attended Sydney University . Heath founded The AU Review as a personal blog in August 2008, but running it soon became his full-time occupation. Heath Media
154-483: Is used for drama and musical performances, and spoken-word events. The Everest theatre is an end-stage theatre , seating up to 605, depending on configuration. It was designed for musical performances and includes a variety of acoustic features to manipulate and control sound quality, but is also used for theatrical and dance performances. The Reginald Theatre, previously known as the Downstairs Theatre
176-519: The Australian Government 's Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund for Australia's creative and entertainment sector. The grant enabled the delivery of 178 performances to 19,000+ audiences through 16 months of multi-genre productions and events. The York is the largest theatre in the centre, with seating for 780 patrons. It has a Thrust stage configuration, with seats in a semi-circular, amphitheatre-style arrangement and
198-616: The SXSW festival in Austin, Texas . It was first in to review acts such as Chet Faker , Flume , Vance Joy , Amy Shark , and Gang of Youths . The website was upgraded and expanded in September 2009, with content covering Byron Bay , the Gold Coast , and Brisbane . By May 2011, cities covered included Adelaide , Hobart , Canberra , Launceston , Wollongong , and Perth . Later,
220-607: The beta version of a new website was launched, which included all content of the previous website, and also promised 35% fewer ads, an enlarged travel, food, and lifestyle section, and easy-to-read reviews with a star rating out of five. To celebrate the anniversary, The AU Review held events at the Rocket Bar in Adelaide , and a stage party during BIGSOUND in Brisbane . In addition to ongoing projects The AU Review and
242-558: The city centre , in the City of Sydney local government area. The building was designed by architectural firm Allen Jack+Cottier and was opened in 1975. Internal refurbishments were carried out in 2000, designed by Lahz Nimmo Architects. As well as the public performance areas, the building provides accommodation for the Department of Music at the University of Sydney. Sydney businessman, Everest York Seymour , died in 1966 and left
SECTION 10
#1732797342021264-853: The AU Live Music Awards in 2014 and 2015 under the auspices of Heath Media – the first awards dedicated solely to contemporary live music in Australia. They were the precursor to the National Live Music Awards (NLMAs), which have been run each year since 2016 save 2021 and 2022 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia . In 2019 the NLMAs were held in Canberra as well as Brisbane , Sydney, Melbourne , Adelaide , Launceston , Alice Springs , and Fremantle , and
286-629: The Centre presents a wide range of performing arts productions and events; plays host to a number of festivals; provides an education program; presents children's theatre; and produces dance, theatre and music productions. The University of Sydney student revues are held at the Seymour each year, as well as many end-of-year dance school concerts. The Wiggles performed in this centre during their December 1996 concerts, shown on their first concert video, Wiggledance! . Festivals which program events at
308-709: The Paddington RSL on 18 January 2016. Recipients included: The 2011 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced in Paddington, NSW on 15 January 2012. Seymour Centre The Seymour Centre is a multi-purpose performing arts centre within the University of Sydney in the Australian city of Sydney . It is located on the corner of City Road and Cleveland Street in Chippendale , south-west of
330-857: The Seymour centre include the Sydney Festival , the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras , the Sydney Children's Festival, the Sydney Fringe Festival , and the Sydney Comedy Festival . The Seymour Sessions are an annual series of music events taking place at Seymour Centre. Founded in 2012, they feature emerging local artists, and were for years curated by publisher and events organiser Larry Heath , of Heath Media. Running each Friday from early February (formerly January ) through to mid-March each year,
352-518: The categories were expanded to include jazz and classical music . In January 2016 Heath left the role as editor-in-chief of The AU Review , in order to focus on the expansion of its parent company, Heath Media, into international media and events, including the NLMAs. That same year, he released the music video for "Laura", a cover of the Bat For Lashes song by Amanda Palmer and Brendan Maclean , which he directed. In May 2017 Heath
374-466: The focus expanded to include visual art , film, theatre , food, lifestyle, travel, and gaming. It is aimed at ages 18 to 25. Sosefina Fuamoli was on the staff for over seven years, from about 2011 until 2018, taking up the position of editor-in-chief in January 2016. After her departure to a new role at triple j , the role was shared among team members. On its 5th anniversary in 2013, boasting
396-516: The sessions feature free live music, food, and drink. The event is presented in partnership with the City of Sydney . A special session is run in association with the Sydney Mardi Gras . Larry Heath Larry Heath is an Australian publisher, events organiser, and entrepreneur. He is the founder-owner of Heath Media , which publishes online magazine The AU Review and hosts the National Live Music Awards . As of 2023 Heath
418-512: Was appointed A&R Manager in Australia & New Zealand for Music Sales Creative. While at the company, he signed a number of artists including Beks, Harts, Jack Carty, Donny Benet and more. He also was Creative Producer on the collaborative Chess Records tribute record "Everybody Knows I'm Here", which was released in June 2022. He left this role in December 2022. In January 2020, Heath
440-667: Was appointed associate producer at Sounds Australia , at the same time as singer-songwriter Leah Flanagan joined the team. He had previously collaborated with the team at Sounds Australia, including co-presenting "Jet Lag Sessions" at the CMJ conference in New York City from 2011 to 2013. He began his work there by attending the Folk Alliance International in New Orleans . As of September 2023 Heath
462-601: Was based in Toronto , Canada, and still associate producer at Sounds Australia. The AU Review online magazine was launched by founding editor and publisher Larry Heath in Sydney on 6 August 2008, and contained reviews of Vampire Weekend and Little Red at The Metro Theatre in Sydney. At this time it covered only Sydney , then expanded to cover Melbourne soon afterwards. It initially focused only on live music and albums of local and international artists, including at
SECTION 20
#1732797342021484-722: Was registered as a business name in June 2009. Heath attended the WAM Festival conference in Perth in 2010 and 2014. He has been a judge for several music awards, including the ARIAs , Music Victoria Awards , Australian Music Prize (AMP), and AIR Awards . He has created opportunities at international trade events, and participated in trade delegations to India in 2012, and the East Coast Music Awards on Prince Edward Island , Canada in 2019. Heath directed
#20979