We’ve already seen a musical based on that Australian breakdancer who went viral for doing embarrassing things in Paris, with comedian Steph Broadbridge pew-pewing at everyone’s least favourite, and most litigious, Aussie Olympian. Even the plight of Gladys Berejiklian got pristine stage treatment from Tia Wilson with a sharp, incisive one-hour musical, loosely based on … Read more
Edinburgh Fringe Festival transforms the city each August and, as a fan (and performer), I was eager to discover Sydney Fringe and how it compares to its Scottish counterpart.
Sydney Fringe Festival may be a way off yet, but we’ve got our first glimpse at this year’s program. Returning for its 16th year, the festival will expand north of the bridge for the first time and Western Sydney is even more present across the program. With an estimated 490 events taking place at more … Read more
When we think of Sydney Fringe Festival, our minds tend towards the darkness. Eccentric, challenging and provocative theatre dominates the fringes of what is acceptable in the world of art and theatre, and this month-long event absolutely eats it up with an unapologetic, devilish grin. But punch through the chaotic cracks of Sydney Fringe Festival’s … Read more
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 cold to embracing the sun. If you’re a tourist spending time in Sydney over the next 30 days, get ready to wrap yourself in everything … Read more
Theatre in Sydney is coming out swinging this September, with excellent stage shows featuring heavy-hitters like Andrew Loyd Webber, Shaun Tan and Kip Williams. From psychological thrillers to sing-a-long cabarets, Sydney’s stages are curtain-to-cutrain with killer performances and twisty storylines. Here are our top six shows in Sydney this September. 1. Gaslight Before it was … Read more
With over 400 shows, performances, activations and events throughout September, the annual Sydney Fringe Festival is gearing up for its most successful year since the event was founded in 2010. Sydney Festival adds colour and vibrancy to January – the Monday of each year – and Vivid Sydney dominates the city in the dead of … Read more
