Scott Silven’s The Lost Things Review: Illusions, Insecurities, and Emotional Awe

Illusionist Scott Silven

“Magic is the only honest profession. A magician promises to deceive you and he does.” – Karl Germain, renowned American magician. Scott Silven is an accomplished story teller.  And tonight’s story is about a young boy with an Ipod – remember those? – who is lost in a forest near his home in Hamilton, Scotland. Ostensibly,

Sydney production of Picture of Dorian Gray gets New York award in huge win

Sarah Snook in Broadway's The Picture of Dorian Gray

New York’s famed Tony Awards have recognised Australian actress Sarah Snook and the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Snook, who plays 26 different parts in the remarkable and theatrically acclaimed production, won Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role and Marg Horwell won Best Costume Design in a

Titanic: The Human Story Review – A Must-See Exhibition in Sydney

a boy holding a newspaper

Stepping into “Titanic: The Human Story in Sydney is less like visiting a museum and more like embarking on a voyage through time, a journey that manages to pluck at every emotional string, leaving you laughing at the sheer absurdity of human hubris and weeping at the profound tragedy of it all. It’s ironic that

Six Sydney stars reveal their favourite authentic city experiences

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There is more to Sydney than its majestic Harbour Bridge and iconic Opera House. And now, tourist bosses at Destination NSW are embarking on a bold new mission: to convince the world – and Sydneysiders – that there’s more to discover beyond the postcard-perfect landmarks. A new campaign, the latest chapter in Destination NSW’s “Feel

Chanel Opens Grand Flagship Boutique in Sydney

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The fight for the luxury fashion dollar is about to heat up with the high-profile opening of a new 6,000 square metre fashion boutique on the corner of Market Street. The opening is part of the redevelopment of the old David Jones food hall and menswear department, which will feature upscale retail and residential right

There goes the neighbourhood: How Nigella and a bunch of TikTok tragics are ruining Potts Point

Nigella Lawson

Right, that’s it. I’ve had it. I’m utterly incandescent with rage, and I’m going to need more than a stiff G&T to calm down. My neighbourhood, Potts Point – once a haven of understated cool, a place where one could enjoy a quiet morning coffee or a genuinely excellent bowl of pasta without being subjected