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Don’t bag the Biennale! I just went for the first time and I loved it
Mixed reviews and harsh criticism have begun to plague the festival and Rose Kelly gives us her take on the 2026 Biennale.
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Review: The Prom, a musical based on a real life story, arrives at the Teatro
There is something quietly extraordinary unfolding in Leichhardt, in Sydney’s Inner West. Tucked within the Italian Forum, the Teatro, a 300-seat theatre, is setting out to become one of Sydney’s most compelling new arts hubs. The story behind Teatro is almost theatrical in itself. Co-founders Nathan M. Wright and Andrew Bevis, both deeply embedded in ...
We’re about to enter a new season of musicals: here’s what you should book
A new era of musicals is about to hit Sydney's biggest and best theatres. Here are the shows we think you should book.
Review: I saw Phantom of the Opera 40 years ago. This production is better than the original
Handa Opera on the Harbour's Phantom of the Opera has sold more tickets than any other production.
And on opening night, we found out why.
It's stunning, spectacular and wildly entertaining.
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Australian Museum extends Machu Picchu exhibition due to huge demand
The Australian Museum has extended the runtime for its current Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru exhibition in response to soaring demand. Originally slated to end on February…
OLOS: New Sydney restaurant where singles eat for free on Valentine’s Day
Ever dined out solo? It may not seem like a radical concept for anyone who has spent time in cities like New York and Tokyo, but some people have a…
Caramel soy sauce gelato? Messina goes all out for Lunar New Year
Asian sauce and condiment brand Lee Kum Kee has tapped dessert overlords Gelato Messina to create two new gelato flavours for the Lunar New Year. The first-of-its-kind collaboration has inspired…
Frequently Asked Questions about Chinese New Year in 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…
The Lunar New Year feast blending Indigenous Australian and Chinese flavours
Almost every notable Chinese restaurant in Sydney will be energised by Lunar New Year banquet feasts, reunion dinners and lion dance performances over the next two weeks. But there are…
Cafe Freda’s returns to its homeground of Chippendale
Café Freda’s has found a new home after calling last drinks on its Darlinghurst venue in December last year. But owners Dave Abram and Carla Uriate will return home to…
Western Sydney set to get a $700 million snowsports resort
Work has started on an ambitious new sports centre – not any kind of sports centre but one for snow lovers. Construction has started on a huge new indoor snowsports…
A former Noma chef will be the new head chef of Kiln
A former Noma chef and owner of Iluka in Copenhagen Denmark has been named as the new head chef of Kiln, the restaurant on top of the Ace Hotel in…
