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Murphy’s Law of Theatre: The Play That Goes Wrong

Some shows fall apart. This one collapses—spectacularly, repeatedly, and to uproarious effect. The Play That Goes Wrong is back at the Sydney Opera House after its smash 2017 season, and it’s just as joyously chaotic, relentlessly funny, and expertly executed…

Scott Silven’s Spellbinding Journey into the Unknown

In a quietly dazzling world premiere, Scottish mentalist Scott Silven invites audiences to lean into uncertainty and wonder in The Lost Things, now casting its spell in the intimate surrounds of the Sydney Opera House’s Playhouse Theatre. In this solo…

An evening at Marrow & Co with Kalleske Wines.

This hidden steakhouse in Bankstown just threw a five-course paired dinner with Barossa royalty and it seriously delivered. Tucked away inside Bankstown Sports Club, Marrow & Co might look like your average steakhouse, but step inside and you’ll quickly realise…

Opera Australia’s Guys and Dolls is a Sure Bet

Opera Australia’s Guys and Dolls, staged on the glittering outdoor stage of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, is a riot of colour, charm, and charisma. With the sparkling city skyline as its backdrop and a production bursting with oversized spectacle,…

A Moonwalking Masterpiece: MJ the Musical Electrifies Sydney

MJ the Musical, currently playing at the Sydney Lyric, is a thrilling spectacle that masterfully brings the legend of Michael Jackson to life on stage. Unlike typical biopic musicals that follow a linear, documentary-style approach, MJ is cleverly framed around…

Buddy the Elf is in Sydney Town.

If you, like me are the first person to start playing Christmas movies as soon as December 1st hits, then you’ve most likely seen (and loved!) the classic movie, Elf featuring Will Ferrell. When I was invited to experience Elf…

How to make friends (and find dates) in Sydney

How to find friends in Sydney? And how to find dates in Sydney…without using the apps? The Plus Ones to the rescue! We’re all about meeting new people (it’s pratically in our name), and with more and more people leaving…

Beau Woodbridge Leads a Stellar Cast in a Fresh Dear Evan Hansen

Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group’s Dear Evan Hansen at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney, breathes new life into a story that has resonated with audiences worldwide. At its heart, the plot delves into the complexities of teenage loneliness,…