Shock! Horror! But who is the real monster in the Frankenstein story?

Frankenstein, Theatre Royale

So you think you know the Frankenstein story? With so many iterations of this 200-year-old story, it’s hard to believe we know how it all started. Our review of Frankenstein at Theatre Royale. Frankenstein, the play, is currently running at the Theatre Royal Sydney – and if you don’t believe that live theatre can recreate … Read more

Titanique will float your boat as the funniest musical in Sydney

Titanique playing at the Grand Electric Surry Hills

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

Even Anna Wintour might manage a smile at this mix of fashion and fun

Glynis Traill-Nash ‘s In These Shoes. Part autobiography, part concert and comedy.

There aren’t many acts in Sydney’s Fringe Festival this year that are simply fun. There’s a flying bubble show, a bubble show in space and a circus. The pursuit of comedy is now an earnest business. And then there’s Glynis Traill-Nash ‘s In These Shoes. Part autobiography, part concert and definitely comedy. And all on a … Read more

Sunset Boulevard, the musical that brought the house down

Sunset Boulevard is playing at Sydney Opera House

According to The Financial Review, the artistic director of Opera Australia quit the august arts body because of this production of Sunset Boulevard.  And after attending the opening night in Sydney, we can see why it has proved to be controversial. The star, who plays ageing silent movie icon Norma Desmond, is Sarah Brightman, a … Read more

Six things to do this weekend

Candlelight Performance this weekend in Sydney

Have you caught yourself stalking another Eurosummer holiday post? No need to feel fomo with these hot activities to keep yourself warm this weekend. Here’s a list of free and paid experiences that you can choose from to get the most out of your weekend in Sydney! African Film Festival | 20th – 21st July  … Read more

Tim Winton portrait wins Archibald 2024 – see the entrants until September

Archibald 2024 winner Tim Winton

Kurrajong-based artist Laura Jones has won the Archibald Prize 2024 and $100,000 for her portrait of Australian author and conservationist Tim Winton. Jones’ win marks the 14th time the Archibald Prize has been awarded to a woman and she becomes the 12th woman to win since its inception in 1921. A four-time Archibald Prize finalist, Jones said her … Read more

28 of the best things to see at Vivid Sydney 2024

Vivid Sydney 2024 Opera House

Vivid Sydney 2024 has kicked off its 14th year with a spectacular opening night, as the festival transforms Sydney’s glittering harbour, iconic landmarks, and cityscape with a showcase of creativity and innovation for the next 23 nights. It will run from Friday 24 May to Saturday 15 June, featuring the world’s most innovative artists, culinary … Read more

Why you should head to Kirribilli Markets this weekend

Kirribilli market

Hunt for vintage fashion, bespoke jewellery, stylish homewares and local designer pieces at the excellent Kirribilli Markets, held on the first and second Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month. Kirribilli Markets is one of Sydney’s oldest and most popular markets. It features more than 220 stalls selling, new and recycled fashion and accessories, emerging … Read more