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Review: Shirley Valentine: Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s triumphant reinvention

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 ...

Are these the best new restaurants in Sydney right now?

A Spanish tapas gem overlooking Bondi Beach, Chinese food done differently, a local edition of one of London’s best eateries, and a long overdue sister to Melbourne’s famous Lee Ho Fook. This is a snapshot of Sydney’s new restaurant scene as of October 2025. Sydney’s dynamic dining scene is constantly changing, and that has never ...

Silent discos in car parks and street fiestas: here’s what’s on at Parramatta Lanes

Parramatta Lanes kicks off this week for four days of Eats, Beats and Art. Here's what's on at the huge free street festival.
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Bondi Festival 2025 opens this weekend and this is everything you need to know

Bondi Festival 2025 opens this weekend and this is everything you need to know

Winter in Sydney is set to heat up with the return of Bondi Festival 2025, bringing a jam-packed program of live music, theatre, comedy, markets, and free family fun to…
The latest edition of the Sydney Travel Guide is here – read it free now

The latest edition of the Sydney Travel Guide is here – read it free now

Looking for the best things to do in Sydney? Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveller, the Sydney Travel Guide is your go-to resource for discovering everything the…
Vivid Sydney 2026 dates announced – and why 2025 was the biggest yet

Vivid Sydney 2026 dates announced – and why 2025 was the biggest yet

The bulbs have barely cooled on this year's festival, but we're already looking ahead to the next year's Vivid celebrations. As dates for the 2026 festival have been announce, we've…
What’s on in Sydney this July: Festivals, ice rinks, theatre and more

What’s on in Sydney this July: Festivals, ice rinks, theatre and more

Winter is in full swing but that's not slowing anything down. Wrap up warm and embrace the chill as you explore Sydney this month, from wintry wonderlands to an endless…
7 must-see winter festivals to warm up your weekends

7 must-see winter festivals to warm up your weekends

Vivid was just the warm-up – Sydney’s winter festivals will turn up the heat through July, with events popping up across the city to take us through to spring. From…
A dozen of my best winter school holiday life-saving activities

A dozen of my best winter school holiday life-saving activities

It doesn’t matter what age your kids are, every Sydney-based parent I know absolutely dreads the school holidays, especially winter! But hold on to your beanies – I’ve found a…
Martinis and yoga? Yes! It’s the day for both this Saturday

Martinis and yoga? Yes! It’s the day for both this Saturday

Sometimes, the stars align. And this Saturday, June 21, is shaping up to be that magical day. World Martini Day and International Yoga Day coincide this year, setting the tone…
Scott Silven’s The Lost Things Review: Illusions, Insecurities, and Emotional Awe

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

“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…