Sydney
Highlights of Sydney Writers' Festival 2025 program
'In This Together' is the apt theme of this year's SWF as local and international authors gather to discuss and…
Theatre review: Henry 5, The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
Bell Shakespeare kicks off its 2025 season with this modern and accessible adaptation performed by a fresh-faced cast.
Raising the Bar 2025: combining your night out with some new ideas
One night, 20 free talks, and a lot to learn.
Musical review: MJ The Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre
‘MJ the Musical’ is a dazzling production. But be warned: you may come away from it feeling uncomfortable, sad and…
Chau Chak Wing Museum returns human remains to Papua New Guinea
In a moving ceremony, 16 human crania have been repatriated to PNG’s Rai Coast.
Theatre review: The Children’s Hour, Old Fitz Theatre
Ninety years on from when Lillian Hellman first wrote the play, its story is still relevant.
Theatre review: Turpentine, Flight Path Theatre
The Gothic tale is promising but uneven in execution and direction.
Theatre review: Picnic at Hanging Rock, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
The Sydney’s Theatre Company’s production lives up to the reputations of both the well-regarded book and the classic film.
Opera review: Candide, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bernstein’s crowd-pleasing comic operetta will have audiences laughing at the absurdity of extreme ideas.
Musical review: Hadestown, Theatre Royal Sydney
While some elements are impressive, others are undercooked and underwhelming.