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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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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
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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…
