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The Lucky Country – A New Musical for all Australians

Now playing at Hayes Theatre Company, The Lucky Country may be the most important Australian musical ever written. I know it’s a huge claim, but when you look at the types of theatre written in this country in the last…

Here We Go Again – MAMMA MIA! returns

MAMMA MIA! has once again got Sydney bopping along to ABBA’s greatest hits in its return to the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Australia’s musical theatre landscape has lately seen a steady season of repeats that possibly have something to do with…

Rock out with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

As the lights dimmed in the Theatre Royal Sydney, the familiar chords of ‘Proud Mary’ filled the air, a palpable anticipation grew over the theatre. TINA, the Tina Turner Musical, is a show that encapsulates the life and spirit of…

Clyde’s: a tasty theatre treat between two slices of sourdough

If there were a Zagat’s guide to the Sydney Arts Scene, Clyde’s at Ensemble Theatre would be at the top of the recommendations list. Ensemble Theatre, known for producing great plays, has outdone itself with its latest offering, Clyde’s. This…

Warning: Epic Stunts Approaching – 360 ALLSTARS

360 Allstars, currently playing at the Riverside Parramatta, is a high-energy performance that combines incredible acrobatic feats, breakdancing, beatboxing, and live music to create an electrifying show that will leave you breathless. The show features highly talented performers who showcase…

Pull on your fishnets for the Rocky Horror Show

The Theatre Royal is hosting a Rock ‘N’ Roll alien invasion with the 50th Anniversary Tour of The Rocky Horror Show. For those who have somehow avoided any knowledge of this cult musical (like my plus one), The Rocky Horror Show…

Impossibly Magical: Cinderella the Musical

The golden age of musicals has made a triumphant return to Sydney, with Cinderella currently playing at the Lyric Theatre. Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live, two stalwarts of Australian performing arts, have come together to stage this…

Santa Catarina launches Drag Brunch

Is there anything more fun than a drag brunch to kick start your weekend? Sydney’s stunning Mexican venue Santa Caterina are hosting a string of Oaxacan-style bottomless feasts over the next few months, hosted by some very big drag queen…

Head to the Heart of Surry Hills Festival in November

Mouth-watering morsels to sample and savour, speciality cocktails, gorgeous character-filled streets and live music and DJ talent for all to enjoy – you’ll want for nothing this November when you immerse yourself in the Heart of Surry Hills. For four exciting weeks, from 01 to…