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Nocturne at Pier Pavilion
Music

Nocturne at Pier Pavilion

A magical (free) winter concert series is popping up on the banks of Sydney Harbour
Barangaroo
The Spare Room
Theatre

The Spare Room

4 out of 5 stars
Eamon Flack brings Helen Garner’s much-loved novel to the stage in an emotive and evocative performance that will envelop you in its quiet intensity
Surry Hills
MJ the Musical
Theatre

MJ the Musical

3 out of 5 stars
Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute has landed on the Sydney stage, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?
Darling Harbour
The Lost Things
Theatre

The Lost Things

This spellbinding show from acclaimed Scottish mentalist Scott Silven will take you on an unexpected journey
Sydney
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Latest theatre and dance reviews

MJ the Musical
Theatre

MJ the Musical

3 out of 5 stars
Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute has landed on the Sydney stage, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?
Darling Harbour
Titanique
Theatre

Titanique

5 out of 5 stars
This tongue-in-cheek, cult off-Broadway musical parody is stuffed with Céline Dion bangers, camp shenanigans, and pitch perfect performances
Redfern
The Spare Room
Theatre

The Spare Room

4 out of 5 stars
Eamon Flack brings Helen Garner’s much-loved novel to the stage in an emotive and evocative performance that will envelop you in its quiet intensity
Surry Hills

Music now on in Sydney

Latest film reviews

Grenfell: Uncovered
Film

Grenfell: Uncovered

4 out of 5 stars
Enraging and emotional, this Netflix doc is an unignorable cry for change
28 Years Later
Film

28 Years Later

3 out of 5 stars
Danny Boyle’s punk-rock horror sequel starts like a rocket but fizzes out
F1: The Movie
Film

F1: The Movie

4 out of 5 stars
Brad Pitt reminds us that oldies can drive (without glasses) in this rip-roaring sports movie

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.
The best art galleries in Sydney
Art

The best art galleries in Sydney

Sydney’s vibrant art scene is an enriched source feeding the creative lifeblood of this city. Busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and...
The best public art in Sydney
Art

The best public art in Sydney

Revitalising laneways, commercial precincts and public squares, these artworks aren't afraid to show off in public