When my journalist daughter, Alicia, called to invite me to go with her to the Bobby Darin musical Dream Lover at the Lyric Theatre, I accepted eagerly – so eagerly that I even offered to write the review for her…
Goodbar opened with all the premium fanfare expected of this icon of Oxfor Street. The 24th of August saw the launch studded with VIPs, delectable signature cocktails, and incredibly good music. Ideally placed outside the lockout zone, and looking extra…
The Australian Ballet is concurrently showing two groups of varied works at Sydney Opera House which give audiences a taste of both the classical and the contemporary in one evening, embodying their motto of “Caring for tradition, daring to be…
If beauty could be distilled and encapsulated in one image, it would surely be the vision in white of the corps de ballet in symmetrical formation at any moment of Act II in a traditional staging of Swan Lake. The…
I am not ashamed to say that sometimes I miss the pure glamour and atmosphere of London evenings out. Even now, six months in to my time in Australia and loving every second of it, I sometimes miss those restaurant…
Anyone who regularly reads my reviews would know that I always have a lot to say and, like most writers, I have a penchant for four-syllable words. This time, though, I will be brief. Go see Sydney Dance Company’s new…
Q & A With the Happiest Girl In Bondi- Laugh and live well’s Connie Costa Firstly what inspired you to start Laughter Yoga? I started laughter yoga because I was exploring different mind-body practices and relaxation tools. I was looking…
Birthday celebrations were doubled last week, as the Novotel played host to not one but two anniversaries. The Ternary shared its first birthday with Accor Hotel’s 25th at the illustrious Darling Harbour location. With guests arriving from the early…
Canadian art pop princess Claire Boucher, AKA Grimes, transformed the grand old Art Deco Enmore Theatre into a packed rave room, all strobe lights and big bass, last night (Wednesday 10 February). In a first-rate set that combined bangers from her…
Valentine’s Day Eve Valentine’s Mon Amour (Electro-Swing) “Sydney’s first and only night dedicated to all things Electro Swing and vintage sounds.” Valentine’s Beach Party This pre-Valenties party is all about food drinks, and good times. “Hopefully we will be partying…