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Aida announced as Opera Australia’s 2027 Sydney Harbour production, but the Handa era is over

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Opera Australia is bringing back its biggest-selling harbour opera, Aida, for 2027, but the long-running Handa Opera name will be notably absent from the production.

This new Sydney exhibition is putting real human bodies under the microscope

Things to do

Just a short stroll from Circular Quay, you'll find an exhibition guaranteed to be unlike anything you've ever seen before.

Everything you need to know about Sydney Theatre Company’s 2027 season

Theatre & Opera

Sydney Theatre Company (STC) Artistic Director Mitchell Butel is approaching his second season at the helm, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down, bringing 13 productions to the city next year
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The iconic Brett Whiteley Studio is back: here’s a look inside

The iconic Brett Whiteley Studio is back: here’s a look inside

After more than two years of building upgrades, the Brett Whiteley Studio reopens this Saturday, and we were among the first to step inside.
Parramatta is giving you the keys to its most impressive buildings for one day only

Parramatta is giving you the keys to its most impressive buildings for one day only

Sydney Open, the city's biggest architecture and design event, is heading west this August, unlocking some of Parramatta's most significant buildings and hidden spaces for one day only.
Review: Pride & Prejudice (sort of) is the most hilarious show on the Sydney stage right now

Review: Pride & Prejudice (sort of) is the most hilarious show on the Sydney stage right now

Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice is one of the most revered romantic novels in English literature. Could it possibly be turned in to a musical comedy? This production says "Yes"…
“A space for art that breaks all the rules”: Inside Sydney’s best free art gallery

“A space for art that breaks all the rules”: Inside Sydney’s best free art gallery

As admission prices rise across Sydney's biggest cultural institutions, one independent gallery refuses to charge an entry fee. We chatted with the White Rabbit Gallery team about accessibility, exhibitions and…
Opera Australia’s hunt for new audiences takes to Sydney malls, and they are not alone

Opera Australia’s hunt for new audiences takes to Sydney malls, and they are not alone

Marking the start of their winter season with a free lunchtime performance at the Queen Victoria Building, Opera Australia is looking to reach new audiences in its 70th year.
King Street Crawl returns with its biggest edition yet and a brand-new headline stage

King Street Crawl returns with its biggest edition yet and a brand-new headline stage

King Street Crawl is making its way back to the Inner West this Sunday for a packed day (and night) of free live music.
A terrifying horror experience will take over Cockatoo Island this August

A terrifying horror experience will take over Cockatoo Island this August

Horror fans, it's time to hop on a ferry and make your way to Sydney's spookiest night out this August.
While Sydney’s theatre sector faces a crisis, smaller venues are stealing the spotlight

While Sydney’s theatre sector faces a crisis, smaller venues are stealing the spotlight

As Sydney's theatre industry reels from three failed productions in quick succession, these smaller venues are proving more resilient.