Review: Hadestown is one Hell of a musical

Cast of Hadestown the musical

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinese New Year in Sydney

A tea ceremony at Capella Sydney

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

So Sydney…Our Festival ends with a flourish. Let’s revive free opening night party for Sydney Festival 2026

flamboyant boat in sydney harbour for the sydney festival planned for 2026

The Sydney Festival came to a close this weekend. Time to consider the Sydney Festival 2026. There were 130 events, 22 world premieres, 24 Australian exclusives and over 50 free events this year. Here at Sydney Travel Guide, we ended on a high: Katie Noonan performing Jeff Buckley’s Grace at the Wharf 1 Theatre was

Review: Lord of the Rings musical has singing hobbits, giant spiders – but even they can’t save this show

Lord of the Rings the musical in Sydney

You’ve read the books. You’ve seen the movies. Do you know how Middle-earth and the world of Hobbits is a complex tale of fantasy. But setting all of this to music? Now playing at the State Theatre – a fabulous venue for this mystical mix of pantomime and horror – you do have to ask

Last-minute guide to Sydney’s fireworks

The New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney

Prepare for the Sydney fireworks with these practical tips on what to do and where to go on the night. The 2024/2025 Sydney fireworks Transport Best Spots Weather Safety Getting Home Tips Where to Watch at Home For more information, visit the City of Sydney website: https://www.sydneynewyearseve.com/ Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve!