Tosca – Best. Opera. Ever.
Best. Opera. Ever. As a reviewer, I’ve seen my fair share of operas. Many of them several times over. So this is a big call. I declare Opera Australia’s new production of Tosca to be the most engaging and powerful…
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Psychological Thriller, Opera Style
When invited to attend the opening night of Opera Australia’s latest production, Bluebeard’s Castle, I knew to expect something different and interesting. Even without reading a summary of the story, “early 20th century Hungarian composer” already signals dark and dread….
A Beautiful thing is happening at the New Theatre
Back with their annual Mardi Gras Festival offering, Beautiful Thing at the New Theatre is the chuckle we all need right now. This play explores the beginnings of teenage love between two schoolmates/neighbours, living in the Thamesmead housing estates of South East…
Review of Verdi’s ‘Ernani’
After nearly a year of forced abstinence, Sydney’s performing arts lovers are enjoying the treat of getting dressed up, meeting friends and going out for a night at the opera more than ever before. Knowing this, Opera Australia have made…
Magic Mike Live brings the heat to Sydney!
Magic Mike Live, playing at the Entertainment Quarter, brings all your favourite parts of the Magic Mike movie franchise to the stage: men, abs, dance, music and a tonne of sex appeal! Devised by Channing Tatum, star of the movies,…
A magical time at the Sydney Opera House
For centuries humans have been obsessed with magic. Whether it was hunting witches in Salem, being blown away by Houdini’s death-defying acts or even enjoying your favourite Disney film! Whether you believe in magic or not, James Galea’s Best Trick…
The Merry Widow welcomes you back to the Opera.
After an uncomfortably tranquil year for opera (if you don’t include the singing from balconies), Opera Australia has kindly eased us back into the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House with their light-hearted production of Lehár’s The Merry Widow. …
RENT: Theatre measured in love!
In the 25th year that RENT has graced the world stages, this redefined and reinvigorated RENT, produced by LPD Productions and Sugary Rum Productions and staged at the Sydney Opera House, is the breath of fresh air we need to…
Bananalab – The Experience Gift Box
To celebrate the first day of Summer, the Plus Ones were invited to an exclusive all-day event to showcase some of the best Bananalab gift experiences, available to be enjoyed in Sydney. Hosted by Bananalab and their partners, the day…
Pippin’s got magic to do, just for you!
Let me just start by saying how incredible it was to be back in the theatre after 8 months. I don’t have to convince anyone that the arts sector has been largely ignored during COVID. The ability of the industry…