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Vale: Sydney artist Michael Keighery died earlier this month. The photo shows an Anglo-Australian man wearing a black and white shirt and glasses standing in a ceramics exhibition.
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Vale Michael Keighery: artist, advocate, educator

A great agitator, advocate, artist and educator – the visual arts sector mourns Michael Keighery.

View of gallery with architectural installation by Marikit Santiago.
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Exhibition review: Marikit Santiago: Proclaim Your Death!, Campbelltown Arts Centre

A brave exhibition by Marikit Santiago that pushes her practice into new territory.

Miss Ellaneous wearing drag as Tina Turner. They are on the middle of the stage wearing a short sparkly dress.
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Performance review: Tina – A Tropical Love Story, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival

Breaking the well-worn mould of the tribute show, this dazzling production excels in its capacity to generate joy.

Bronze canoe stolen as part of public artwork, shown prior to its theft. A canoe made out of bronze laying on the ground in an outdoor setting next to some rocks.
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Aboriginal bronze sculpture cut through and stolen

"They will get a rude shock when they realise it can't be sold as copper," says artist Julie Squires.

A crowd seen with two people carrying tote bags that say 'All about women' on them with a colourful illustration of a group of women.
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Festival in tune with International Women's Day

The Sydney Opera House's annual event returns with a suite of events both live and online.

Two men with heavy stage makeup. Siefgried and Roy
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Opera review: Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, Sydney Festival

Definitely camp. Definitely a folly. This new work delivers all of opera’s hallmarks with casual appeal.

An Asian man, WIlliam Yang, at a coast setting. He has his arms spread out wide. There is a small white dog next to him.
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Performance review: William Yang: Milestone, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Festival

The life and times of famed Sydney photographer William Yang are explored in this autobiographical show. 

Large video screen with image of blonde wigged woman with glasses and actors below. Dark Noon
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Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025

An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.

Man playing piano on stage, Rufus Wainwright
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Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival

An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.

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Tim Minchin to open Sydney's Foundry Theatre in February 2025

The opening of the new Sydney venue will be followed by a line-up of musicals, comedy and immersive works.

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