Sitting in the iconic Sydney Opera House watching Breakfast at Tiffany’s with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra accompanying was always going to be an event to remember. For a moment as I close my eyes it’s as if I am Holly…
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Hozier took Sydney to church with soul and blues at his Opera House debut. His ethereal voice and vocals soared to the towering ceilings of the Sydney Opera House’s epic concert hall. Born Andrew Hozier-Byrne, this is the…
They say rain on opening night of an outdoor show is a good omen. Well, Handa Opera’s West Side Story on Sydney Harbour must be in for one hell of a run after the deluge that set in for a…
In OCD Love, the first of two dances by L-E-V, we open on a single dancer in grey. She begins to writhe, somehow alienly fluid and mechanical at the same time, only intermittently breaking from a distinctly inhuman mode. She’s…
In the Heights is the hottest show to hit Sydney Opera House in as long as I can remember. It is so refreshing, even exhilarating, to see what a modern musical can be, indeed, should be. So you’ve heard of…
For the first time since 2012, Russian-born, New York based singer songwriter Regina Spektor graced Australian shores and gave fans a special live performance “in the round” at Sydney Opera House this Monday July 9. Whether it was jet lag,…
The Sydney Opera House provides an opportunity to witness some of Australia’s best performance artists showcasing their premiere works in their series, UnWrapped. Kristina Chan, one of Australia’s most acclaimed dance artists captivates audiences with a solo performance of A…
Scottish indie-pop band Belle and Sebastian made a triumphant return to Sydney with a charming and arrestingly joyful concert at the Sydney Opera House. The band are touring in support of their latest set of EPs, How to Solve our…
A league of extraordinary performers meet once a year. To learn more, The Plus Ones talk with Alexander Briger AO, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Australian World Orchestra. From May 2nd to 5th, the Australian World Orchestra will…
See the best of contemporary art at the Biennale of Sydney with our Plus Ones’ Guide. There are 70 artists from 35 countries, exhibited across 7 venues. All artworks, except for two, are free to see. In lieu of a print catalog, the Biennale is providing…