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Neil Perry’s takeover of Double Bay’s food scene—known to locals as “double pay” for its reputation for high prices—has given this eastern suburbs location a strong distinction. But it has not been without hard work. The pony-tailed rock god of CBD dining once owned Rockpool, Spice Temple, and Rosetta and famously coordinated Qantas catering for … Read more
Stand up? You wouldn’t want to do it for quids. And comedy festival galas? The equivalent of speed dating but with even more risk of emotional deflation. We’re at the Enmore Theatre. Newtown, for the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala Night. Not a hard room to work. Most of the crowd had come for laughs, and … Read more
It’s certainly overboard. And at times, skating on thin ice. But if you love slap-stick, camp musicals – and Celine Dion! – this show will definitely float your boat. It’s playing at the Grand Electric Theatre in Surry Hills – and we hope it finds another venue for a longer voyage. What is Titanique about? … Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Premier Chris Minns and Lord Mayor Clover Moore at the official opening of Hay Street Market – and immediately recounted how, as a kid, he watched AC/DC at the site. The new foodie’s market at Paddys, which features 25 different cultural cuisines and 48 stalls, is expected to attract locals … Read more
We’re sitting at Little Midden in Hay Street Market, Sydney’s new foodie market in the middle of Paddy’s Market in Chinatown. Beside us, a Malaysian lady and her Australian partner have just been served BBQ skull prawns with eucalyptus butter and desert lime aioli. She doesn’t look impressed. For $14, she has just received two … Read more
There are three real stars in Handa Opera’s production of Guys & Dolls: the twice life-sized New York taxi; the rollicking song Sit down, you’re rockin’ the boat (three encores and counting); and, of course, Sydney Harbour. But try as they might, it is an uphill battle to turn this 70-year-old story about illegal gambling … Read more
Michael Jackson’s memory is alive and well, and living at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney! MJ the Musical has arrived, with 40 songs from one of the world’s most prolific writers, brilliant sets and a story that is both heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. It’s a show for devotees. In the audience, there … Read more
I have one essential piece of advice to those considering seeing Hadestown, now playing a Sydney’s Theatre Royal: don’t read the online synopsis. It’s so astonishingly convoluted that you might, like us, start planning your exit at the interval. Or even not going at all. Thankfully, the show is a delight. The cast – along … Read more
Not a cane toad coin purse or kangaroo paw bottle opener in sight.
What is Chinese New Year in Sydney Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional Chinese holiday. It marks the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar and is a time for families to come together, honour ancestors, and celebrate with vibrant festivities. What … Read more
