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First, the good news: Natalie Bassingthwaighte is utterly brilliant in this revival of the British stage classic Shirley Valentine. And now the bad: it’s only on in Sydney for four short nights before transferring to Brisbane. It’s a travesty to have such a magnificent performance snatched from local audiences so quickly — I suggest writing
January’s Sydney Festival for 2026 is going to be one of the biggest parties the city has ever seen – so stand by for a stunning array of things to do and see. Running from 8 to 26 January 2026, Sydney Festival’s golden year promises to transform the city into a playground of creativity, connection,
Our current edition of Sydney Travel Guide covers with a photograph of Diana Bondarenko, the spellbinding aerial artist and one of the stars of La Ronde, the latest Strut & Fret sensation that opened at The Grand Electric last week. Now that we’ve seen the show, we understand exactly why she made the cover. Diana,
Sydney’s Paddy’s Markets are about to go full Bavarian this October, as Hay Street Market transforms into a frothy wonderland for Oktoberfest, running 17–19 October — and admission is free! Raise a stein and say prost! because this weekend promises German beer, wurst galore, and a soundtrack of oompah joy. Expect stalls serving bratwurst and
Sydney is about to shimmer even brighter. The city’s most dazzling festival — the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026 — has officially set the mood for 2026, unveiling a theme that sounds like a spell, feels like a rhythm, and invites everyone to dance in technicolour: ECSTATICA. Yes, say it out loud —
25hours Hotel the Olympia is one of the new genre of hotels: all about design and nothing about hospitality.
After decades of planning, the brand-new Sydney Fish Market at Blackwattle Bay will open its doors on Sunday 19 January 2026, marking a spectacular new era for Sydney’s waterfront. This isn’t just a facelift. The $700-million redevelopment transforms the city’s iconic seafood hub into a full-day dining and leisure precinct, combining the drama of a
The Addams Family, showing at the Teatro Theatre in Sydney’s Inner West, is much more than just a great production. It’s also one of the most endearing stories in Sydney’s arts right now.
Spoiler alert: This article contains details that might spoil your surprise when you see Back to the Future: The Musical at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre. But on the other hand, so many have seen the three movies, the real surprise is how it has been brought to life on stage. And it has – in spectacular
Nearly 30 years on, Jonathan Larson’s Rent still hits with urgency and heart. Now playing at the Sydney Opera House, this electrifying new production channels love, loss, and resilience into a story that feels as powerful in 2025 as it did in the 1990s. With its iconic songs and raw humanity, Rent proves there truly is “No Day But Today.”
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