Sir El Tom: The World's No. 1 Elton John Tribute Act
One night only. The Elton John show that has played Carnegie Hall and London's West End comes to Sydney's State Theatre: two hours of the hits, every note live.
- NSW
- Nov 2026
About
For one night only, Sir El Tom brings Elton John's greatest hits to Sydney's State Theatre on Friday 13 November. A six-piece band plays and sings every note live, with no backing tracks, in recreations of Elton's most flamboyant costumes, right down to the glasses.
Two hours of the songs everyone knows: Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Your Song, I'm Still Standing, Crocodile Rock, Bennie and the Jets, Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
At the piano is Tom Cridland, and his story is as remarkable as the show. He taught himself to play during lockdown to get sober, choosing Elton's songs because they were the ones he loved. Three years later he was on stage at Carnegie Hall. The show has also played London's West End and all 50 American states.
Elton's own drummer, Nigel Olsson, has played with the band three times. Tom has been to more than a hundred Elton concerts as Nigel's guest, and that is where the arrangements, the harmonies, the costumes and the glasses come from.
Venue
State Theatre
49 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
State Theatre opened in 1929 as a grand picture palace designed by architect Henry White. Today it presents films, concerts, comedy and live theatre, and has been the home of the Sydney Film Festival since 1974.
Getting there
Train: Town Hall and St James are the nearest train stations.
Light rail: QVB is the nearest light rail stop.
Car: The theatre recommends QVB Car Park, entered from York Street; theatre patrons can have eligible evening and weekend parking validated at the Theatre Manager’s Office.
Accessibility
Accessible seating and a hearing loop are available on the Mezzanine, and the venue is a Companion Card affiliate. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available in the adjoining hotel with staff assistance. Other auditorium levels involve stairs: contact the box office to request accessibility tickets and discuss the most suitable seating before your visit.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
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