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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news

Theatre & musicals
Theatre

Theatre & musicals

From glitzy musicals to high drama and indie gems, it's a great year for theatre in Sydney.
Live music venues
Music

Live music venues

Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney.
Sunset Variations
Music
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Sunset Variations

Golden hour in Sydney is a magical time; when the glare of the day fades and the dropping sun coats the city in a buttery glow. And there’s one...
Andy Griffiths fans, check out 'Powerhouse Materials: Paper'
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Andy Griffiths fans, check out 'Powerhouse Materials: Paper'

Curated by best-selling children’s author Andy Griffiths, this intriguing exhibition is worth checking out.
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What's on now in Sydney

New Wave Concert Series
Music

New Wave Concert Series

The new Sydney Fish Market is hosting a series of free golden hour gigs
Twilight at Taronga
Music

Twilight at Taronga

Taronga's alfresco music festival Twilight at Taronga returns with a rockin' line-up of Aussie musicians
Gatsby at the Green Light
Theatre

Gatsby at the Green Light

4 out of 5 stars
The roaring twenties meets the 2020s at this immersive cabaret extravaganza that's back by popular demand
Pretty Woman: The Musical
Theatre

Pretty Woman: The Musical

3 out of 5 stars
'Pretty Woman' is walkin’ down the street in Sydney in this sound but sexy rendition of the 90’s classic
Sunset Variations
Music
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Sunset Variations

This music series is bringing some of Australia's most exciting musicians to one of the city's most magical sunset spots
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Latest theatre and dance reviews

Pretty Woman: The Musical
Theatre

Pretty Woman: The Musical

3 out of 5 stars
'Pretty Woman' is walkin’ down the street in Sydney in this sound but sexy rendition of the 90’s classic
Gatsby at the Green Light
Theatre

Gatsby at the Green Light

4 out of 5 stars
The roaring twenties meets the 2020s at this immersive cabaret extravaganza that's back by popular demand
Art
Theatre

Art

3 out of 5 stars
It's no wonder Roslyn Packer Theatre is a "full house" right now. 'Art' gives the audience what they want – three stars doing a satirical comedy together

Music in Sydney

Latest film reviews

Yellow Letters
Film

Yellow Letters

4 out of 5 stars
The Teachers’ Lounge filmmaker Ilker Çatak pops another fraught character piece on the boil
Man on the Run
Film

Man on the Run

4 out of 5 stars
Post-Beatles Macca chicken-dances his way back to rock glory in this sunny Wings documentary
Sound of Falling
Film

Sound of Falling

5 out of 5 stars
Transgenerational trauma flows through this stunning German folk fable

Your guide to art in Sydney

Where to see Aboriginal art
Art

Where to see Aboriginal art

Whether you're visiting from overseas or a curious local looking to get beyond the basics, here's where to start.