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Sydney’s theatre scene faces a reckoning – our tourism industry will pay the price
Beetlejuice the musical's run across Australia has been cancelled. The show's season in Brisbane will stop on July 5, and seasons in Adelaide and Sydney have been axed. It is time the State Government examined the problems of this vital part of our tourism industry.
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Review: Louder, at the Sydney Opera House is a joyous mix of Bach and backflips
Louder at the Sydney Opera House is a joyous mix of Bach and Backflips as a circus troupe performs with a classical orchestra.
The Incognito Art Show returns – here’s how to buy an Archibald Prize-winner’s work for $100
Tired of elitist art shows? Welcome to Australia's biggest and most inclusive art show, where every piece is sold for just $100, including those by award-winning artists.
A local’s guide to Chatswood: where to eat, shop and play
Known for its exceptional Asian dining scene, sprawling shopping centres and vibrant multicultural atmosphere, Chatswood has become one of Sydney's most exciting destinations.
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The “power” of Sydney’s new ‘The Lord of the Rings’ musical lies in its themes
When J.R.R Tolkien’s iconic book trilogy was adapted for the big screen with 2001’s Fellowship of the Ring, the Lord of the Rings represented a seismic shift for pop culture.…
New Openings Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Musicals & More
2024 was a banner year for Sydney. Not only did we finally get the futuristic next phase of Sydney Metro and the revival of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, but we also…
Australia Day Live 2025 lineup confirmed for Sydney Opera House
With Australia Day coming up, thousands of Sydneysiders and visitors are expected to turn up at the Sydney Opera House for the annual Australia Day Live concert. Happening each year,…
A Model Murder – the best show in the Sydney Festival so far
It’s the story of a blonde mattress model who shot her cheating boyfriend at a Sydney King’s Cross nightclub in 1954. It made headlines every day and captivated a city.…
Review: Lord of the Rings musical has singing hobbits, giant spiders – but even they can’t save this show
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…
Cirque du Soliel’s Luzia is a grand spectacle of Mexican folklore
There’s one point in Cirque du Soliel’s new production, Luzia, where a staggering mountain of water cascading from the ceiling begins to hiss and stutter. The stream breaks and the…
“Panly”: Sydney’s new Putney Beach opens to swimmers this week
Sydney got its first new beach in years just over a year ago when Penrith Beach opened at the tail end of 2023. Now, there’s a new one on the…
Transit, Seafood & Luxury: Sydney’s best bits, according to The New York Times
The ranking may be questionable—do you honestly know anyone who’d rather visit Greenland than The Dolomites?—but The New York Times has just released a very interesting “what’s hot” list regarding…
