Guinness and oyster festival on this Saturday is a match made in Irish heaven

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Thereโ€™s special poetry to an Irish festival: the combination of good food, great drink, and the kind of atmosphere that has you jigging to Hibernian tunes one pint in. On Saturday, September 7, The Treehouse in North Sydney is planning exactly this type of craic with their Guinness and Oyster Festival. Kicking off at 11:30 … Read more

Best Cheap Eats in Sydney – Best Affordable Restaurants Under $10

strโ€™eats pasta bar, Aglio e Olio

In the age of $25 toasties and $19 pints, you’ll be shocked to know it’s still possible to fill your belly in with in Sydney without emptying your bank account. You just need to know where to go.ย  With the cost of living taking a sledgehammer to our budgets, Australiaโ€™s most expensive city is feeling … 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.ย  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

‘MJ: the Musical’ is startin’ somethin’ in Sydney

MJ the Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre, Michael Jackson musical, February 2025, Michael Jackson Dangerous World Tour, new things to do in sydney

It’s happening. MJ: the Musical, based on the undisputedโ€”and controversialโ€”King of Pop, is coming to Australia. February 2025ย will see the Australian premiere of MJ: the Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. But if you’re thinking this is just another jukebox musical, stroll down memory lane, set to the tune of ‘Thriller’ and ‘Billie Jean’, you’re … Read more

6 excellent theatre shows to book in Sydney this September

Shaun Tan, CICADA. theatre tickets for Sydney this September.

Theatre in Sydney is coming out swinging this September, with excellent stage shows featuring heavy-hitters like Andrew Loyd Webber, Shaun Tan and Kip Williams. From psychological thrillers to sing-a-long cabarets, Sydney’s stages are curtain-to-cutrain with killer performances and twisty storylines. Here are our top six shows in Sydney this September. 1. Gaslight Before it was … Read more

Find love and laughs with this hilarious live comedy dating show

Comedy Dating Show at The Comedy Club

Ever felt like your love life is a joke without a punchline? At this live Sydney singles comedy show, unlucky-in-love punters hit the stage for blind dates adjudicated by comedian matchmakers.ย  Since weโ€™ve all but completely handed the practice of meeting a love interest over to the apps, outsourcing is really nothing new. But having … Read more

Raise a glass to the past with Balmain and Rozelle’s epic Heritage Pub Trail

The Native Rose is on the Heritage Pub Trail of Balmain and Rozelle

Balmain pubs are some of the best and most storied in Sydney. This Heritage Pub Trail offers a unique blend of history, community, and top-notch tipple.ย  For those of us who like a side of culture with our day drinking, the iconic Balmain and Rozelle districts offer 19 local gems that keep the spirit of … Read more