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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news
Theatre
Theatre & musicals
From glitzy musicals to high drama and indie gems, it's a great year for theatre in Sydney.
Music
Live music venues
Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney.
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...
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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
Theatre
Gatsby at the Green Light
The roaring twenties meets the 2020s at this immersive cabaret extravaganza that's back by popular demand
Music
Sunset Sessions at Cockatoo Island
The beloved music series is bringing magical sunset gigs to Cockatoo Island on Saturday nights this summer
Theatre
Pretty Woman: The Musical
'Pretty Woman' is walkin’ down the street in Sydney in this sound but sexy rendition of the 90’s classic
Theatre
Back to the Future: The Musical
This mega-movie musical fuses nostalgia, world-class talent and stage sorcery for an electrifying night powered by 1.21 gigawatts of joy
Theatre
The Coliseum Theatre's Summer Festival
A huge summer of performance is going down at Rooty Hill's Coliseum Theatre – here's what to expect
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Latest theatre and dance reviews
Theatre
Pretty Woman: The Musical
'Pretty Woman' is walkin’ down the street in Sydney in this sound but sexy rendition of the 90’s classic
Theatre
Gatsby at the Green Light
The roaring twenties meets the 2020s at this immersive cabaret extravaganza that's back by popular demand
Theatre
Back to the Future: The Musical
This mega-movie musical fuses nostalgia, world-class talent and stage sorcery for an electrifying night powered by 1.21 gigawatts of joy
Music in Sydney
Music
Calling all K-pop fans: BTS is officially coming back to Sydney
The world's most famous K-pop group will perform two huge Sydney shows next February – we've got dates, waitlist info and more
Music
Sunset Sessions at Cockatoo Island
The beloved music series is bringing magical sunset gigs to Cockatoo Island on Saturday nights this summer
Music
The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music
Catch live gigs – from blues bands to indie rock, jazz, hip hop and punk – at these Sydney bars and pubs
Nightlife
The best nightclubs in Sydney to get on the dance floor
Sydney's top clubs – all the best night-time destinations to lose yourself on the dancefloor
Music
The 9 best jazz bars and clubs in Sydney
These are the very best places to enjoy live jazz in Sydney
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
Music
Pleasure Club
With nostalgic cocktails and rollicking live performances every night, you can escape reality at Newtown’s purple-hued basement bar (well, until 4am at least)
Music
Sydney's most famous stretch of sand will transform into a sunset stage this summer
Beloved Australian band Crowded House will headline new Bondi Beach concert series Golden Hour – with First Nations artist Thelma Plum also taking the stage
Bars
The Lansdowne Hotel
The reborn Lansdowne Hotel has brought Sydney’s live-music scene back from the brink
Nightlife
Sydney Korean Karaoke
Live it up with free snacks while you sing at this old-school karaoke den above the city
Latest film reviews
Film
H is for Hawk
Claire Foy shines in a low-key but moving adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s memoir of grief and bird-rearing
Film
A Private Life
Jodie Foster defies expectations in a French-language murder-mystery full of hidden depths
Film
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Nia DaCosta’s terrific sequel finds soulfulness and Satanism in post-apocalyptic Britain
Your guide to art in Sydney
Art
The best art galleries in Sydney
Sydney is busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and sizes.
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.
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Recommended: Powerhouse Materials: Paper
Curated by top children’s author Andy Griffiths, this is worth checking out.