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Isabelle JamesIsabelle James

There’s nothing like a fresh pair of eyes to show you a new way of seeing a city. And that’s exactly what Isabelle brought with her when she moved to Sydney from London in 2023. Looking at the city through the lens of both a traveller and a local, Isabelle, a writer on arts and culture for more than three years, knows the best way to spend time in Sydney. Covering everything from hidden ocean pools and vintage markets to gallery openings and the best new bars, Isabelle writes from firsthand experience. Her curated local guides are up to date and thoroughly researched.

Would you pay $60 to skip the Anzac Day queues? These Paddo pubs are selling fast passes

April 17, 2026 by Isabelle James
The Royal Paddington Anzac Day

This popular Paddington pub is offering fast passes to skip the ANZAC Day queues. The catch? It’ll set you back up to $60.

Categories Things to do Tags Anzac Day, Anzac Day queues

The Cutaway, Barangaroo’s new 24/7 cultural hub, has officially reached completion

April 17, 2026 by Isabelle James
The Cutaway Barangaroo

Barangaroo is having a moment. With the new metro station boosting access and its long-awaited cultural space, The Cutaway, now complete, the precinct is ready to step into the spotlight.

Categories News Tags Barangaroo, bars, Concerts, restaurants

Murder mystery meets comedy: a first look at Cluedo The Play

August 27, 2026April 16, 2026 by Isabelle James
Cluedo The Play

The world’s favourite murder mystery board game is coming to life in a new stage play at Theatre Royal, and it’s laugh-out-loud funny.

Categories Entertainment, Families, Theatre & Opera Tags Australian Theatre, Cluedo The Play, Comedy, Theatre Royal

Where to play Two-Up in Sydney on Anzac Day 2026

April 16, 2026April 15, 2026 by Isabelle James
The Clock, Anzac Day queues

There is no other day of the year like Anzac Day, where you’ll find Sydney’s best pubs full of life and community as everyone gets the rare chance to play the time-honoured game of two-up.

Categories Things to do Tags Anzac Day, Two-Up

Your guide to Sydney Comedy Festival 2026: our top picks, dates and tickets

April 24, 2026April 14, 2026 by Isabelle James
sydney comedy festival

Get ready for five weeks of non-stop laughter as the 22nd annual Sydney Comedy Festival takes over the city with a host of international and emerging comedy legends.

Categories Entertainment Tags Enmore Theatre, Factory Theatre, Metro Theatre, Sydney Comedy Festival

Sydney has martini mania, and we’re mad for it

April 14, 2026April 13, 2026 by Isabelle James
Martini at Bar Bridge

Whether you take yours dry or wet, dirty or with a twist, Sydneysiders are downing martinis across the city like they’re going out of style.

Categories Food & Drink, Bars & Pubs Tags Bar Planet, Martinis

These are the best value shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival 2026

April 17, 2026April 10, 2026 by Isabelle James
Sydney Comedy Festival at Tumbalong Park

Check out the best bang-for-your-buck shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival 2026.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment Tags Comedy, Factory Theatre, Sydney Comedy Festival

We caught up with the cast of Anastasia and heard the biggest songs

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Isabelle James
Anastasia Cast

Anastasia the Musical is set to bring big numbers, decadent costumes and plenty of mystery and romance to Sydney. We dropped by the Lyric for a special preview of the show and a chance to chat with cast members before the excitement of opening night.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera Tags Anastasia the Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre

This history-making fun run will take over the tarmac of the new Western Sydney Airport

April 8, 2026 by Isabelle James
Western Sydney Airport Fun Run Runway

Lace up your sneakers: Western Sydney Airport’s runway is about to become the city’s most epic fun run, no boarding pass required.

Categories Things to do, Western Sydney Tags Western Sydney Airport, Western Sydney Airport Fun Run

These are the best things to do at the Sydney Royal Easter Show (and they won’t cost you a cent)

April 7, 2026 by Isabelle James
Woodchopping competition Sydney Royal Easter Show

The best things in life are free, and nowhere is this more true than at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Categories Things to do, Free Activities Tags Free Activities, Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal Easter Show
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