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Yellow Face: A Theatrical Triumph

Hidden away in a tiny theatre inside the Kings Cross Hotel, an extremely talented cast is staging one of the best plays I have seen this side of the Pacific. Yellow Face written by David Henry Hwang and produced by Dinosaurus…

‘Battle of the Tarts’ at Silly Tart Kitchen

Potts Point cafe Silly Tart Kitchen takes guests back in time with their dinner theatre show ‘Battle of the Tarts’. Learn about the Madams who turned Darlinghurst into ‘Razorhurst’: the infamous, the wicked, the best of the best. We’re talking,…

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Dumpling Masterclass at The Gardens by Lotus

As the weather starts to cool, classic creature comforts re-emerge – long scarves, soups & stews, mulled wine, dumplings… Granted, dumplings may not have been high on your list of Autumn must-dos until now, but you may reconsider after you’ve…

The Big Bake Sydney – The Ultimate Baking Experience

The Big Bake is the sweetest pop-up baking experience to come to Sydney! It’s the perfect way to shake things up for date night, or to get creative with your pals or workmates. All you need is a healthy cup…

Launchpad: Australia’s theatre future is bright!

The future of Australia’s Theatre is in good hands if the National Theatre of Parramatta’s Launchpad double-bill is anything to go by. The two shows, The Sorry Mum Project by Pippa Ellams and Let Me Know When You Get Home by Miranda Aguilar, feature…

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…

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…