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According to director Nick Skubij of The Lovers, now showing at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, “The Bard would be bopping in his grave knowing that his classic comedy has received a 21st century remix for the ages. And indeed, this musical with a live rock band and a cast of six, promises so much. A
Sydney Festival’s new director has revealed his top ten picks for 2026. Canadian Kris Nelson, introducing his first festival this morning and talked about the importance of the 50th anniversary event, which starts on January 8th and runs until January 25th. Of course, there are already controversial newspaper headlines over an activist play starring British
Ditch your passport and venture through Asia in this iconic South West suburb (and yes, there’s a 24-hour banh mi spot). Lovingly referred to as ‘Cabra’ by locals and neighbours alike, the South West Sydney suburb is a swift 40 minutes (both by train and car) from Sydney’s CBD. Cabramatta houses one of Australia’s largest
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,
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.
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
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