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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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7 Best Spots to Meet Singles in Sydney (Without Dating Apps)

7 Best Spots to Meet Singles in Sydney (Without Dating Apps)

Most unattached people in 2024 agree that the a carousel of loneliness that are romance based dating games (apps like Hinge, Bumble and Tinder) are no longer working for us.…
Top 10 off-leash dog parks in Sydney, ranked by cuteness

Top 10 off-leash dog parks in Sydney, ranked by cuteness

As all passionate pup aficionados know, you don't have to own a dog to love a dog park, and we think Sydney has the best off-leash dog parks in the…
Bondi’s Festival of the Winds kite extravaganza turns 45

Bondi’s Festival of the Winds kite extravaganza turns 45

Saturday, Sept 8, Bondi Beach will again be transformed into a canvas of colour and culture with Festival of the Winds.
Sunset Boulevard, the musical that brought the house down

Sunset Boulevard, the musical that brought the house down

According to The Financial Review, the artistic director of Opera Australia quit the august arts body because of this production of Sunset Boulevard.  And after attending the opening night in…
‘MJ: the Musical’ is startin’ somethin’ in Sydney

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

It’s happening. MJ: the Musical, based on the undisputed—and controversial—King of Pop, is coming to Australia. February 2025 will see the Australian premiere of MJ: the Musical at the Sydney Lyric…
Sydney Metro faces its biggest test yet as guide dogs set out to explore accessibility features

Sydney Metro faces its biggest test yet as guide dogs set out to explore accessibility features

It’s been up and running for over a week, clocking more than 1 million passengers in just a few days, but Sydney Metro’s biggest challenge is just around the corner…
‘Wuthering Heights’ the musical arrives at Roslyn Packer Theatre

‘Wuthering Heights’ the musical arrives at Roslyn Packer Theatre

Emma Rice’s celebrated Wuthering Heights is arriving in Sydney for a limited run from January 2025.  The highly acclaimed musical, adapting Emily Brontë’s classic gothic novel about love, revenge and…
Things to do in Sydney for September 2024

Things to do in Sydney for September 2024

The first month of spring is always an exciting time to be in Sydney. The mood is high, the events are pumping, and the local mentality shifts from escaping the…