New South Wales

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

Exhibition review: Marikit Santiago: Proclaim Your Death!, Campbelltown Arts Centre
A brave exhibition by Marikit Santiago that pushes her practice into new territory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.Â

Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025
An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.

Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival
An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.

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.