The Sydney New Years Eve fireworks display is famous across the world, with thousands travelling to see it. Don’t leave planning to the last minute — here’s what you need to know ahead of the big day. Ask me about New Year’s Eve and I’ll probably say it’s the most anticlimactic night of the year. … Read more
Intrigued by the world of opera, but not sure where to begin? With just four months left of the year, these are all of the Sydney productions you need to see, from modern takes on classics to huge gala concerts.
While Sydney is packed year-round with some of the world’s most in-demand musicals, don’t forget that the little ones deserve some culture too. In our rolling live list of the best kid shows in Sydney right now, we’ll be rounding up the musicals, plays, festivals and theatre productions that are kid-friendly and fun for the … Read more
One of the most significant and enduring compositions of our time is about to make a rare appearance at Sydney Opera House, with British composer Sir Michal Tippett’s profound “A Child of Our Time” filling the Concert Hall on the afternoon of Saturday, September 13—courtesy of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. The powerful oratorio first premiered during … Read more
Here’s a name many of you mightn’t have heard for awhile. While Australia’s rock scene has seen incredible shifts over the past few decades, it’s hard for any local to forget the earth-shattering impact that smashed through Melbourne streets in the 90s and went on to put the local music industry in a chokehold. Also … Read more
After the sell-out success of its premiere season, GATSBY at the Green Light will return for a sultry stint at the Sydney Opera House this summer. Transforming the Studio into a 1920s-inspired club, the show revolves around cabaret, outlandish performances and all the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties. Despite being inspired by F. … Read more
Curious about the mysterious world of opera? Soprano Nicole Car makes the case for opera as the most intimate, immersive art form of all, ahead of her return to Sydney Opera House in Rusalka.
Four days of First Nations artistry will take over the Western Foyer venues at the Sydney Opera House in September. Here’s everything we know about the new September series, including the full program.
It’s slapstick and pantomime all rolled into one. Mr Bean would be right at home on this stage. As would Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther. The idea is simple. But the humour is irresistible. You simply won’t stop laughing. This is no-brainer territory. In fact, you can check that organ in at the cloakroom. … Read more
“Magic is the only honest profession. A magician promises to deceive you and he does.” – Karl Germain, renowned American magician. Scott Silven is an accomplished story teller. And tonight’s story is about a young boy with an Ipod – remember those? – who is lost in a forest near his home in Hamilton, Scotland. Ostensibly, … Read more
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