Tag: Sydney

Diamonds are for Trevor

Trevor Ashley’s Diamonds Are For Trevor

As Mardi Gras entered its final week, a one night only performance of ‘Diamonds Are For Trevor‘ was back by popular demand at The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. ‘Diamonds Are For Trevor’ is a smorgasbord of Dame Shirley Bassey…

Superhal NIDA Sydney

‘Superhal’: Shakespeare’s Henry IV as a superhero

Shakespeare’s Henry IV (1 and 2) is seamlessly combined with Henry V under a title called Superhal. This is set in a modern superhero universe… Still cannot get your head around it? Imagine an alternate England where magic exists, where princesses can…

Ensemble Offspring performs Arc Electric at the Sydney Opera House

After all the wildness, glitter and revelry of Sydney’s 2017 Mardi Gras parade, the following Sunday allowed for a more relaxed Sunday, with Sydney’s Opera House hosting an array of combined events for the All About Women festival. Arc Electric…

Over the moo

Ice Cream Truck Launch Party: Grabbing a scoop from Over the Moo

Heading into a ‘discreet’ location for Over the Moo’s ice cream truck launch, I found myself at a not-so secret warehouse party in The Works Glebe for this not-so secret ice cream. There were free beers, plenty of champagne, good hummus,…

Taste of Sydney 2017

Taste of Sydney 2017: all the food and all the drinks

Centennial Park is one of the gems of Sydney — never more so than when it plays host to Taste of Sydney. The festival — with outposts as far-flung as Helsinki and Abu Dhabi — pops up periodically around the world. The…

ROC Race

Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge Fun Run – ‘ROC Race’

There’s a high chance you’ve seen (or tried) the mannequin challenge, or the infamous ice-bucket challenge — but how about ROC Race: The Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge? Unlike the viral internet variety, this challenge invites you to grab a team of…

The Challenge of Change – All About Women

All About Women, now in its 5th year, graced Sydney Opera House again this year as a prelude to Women’s Day. Talks included a variety of topics, from the environment, to consent, disability, history, violence and women’s place in society today….

Sydney Mardi Gras After Party

Sydney Mardi Gras After Party: Rainbow Glitter Covered Fun

A few drops of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 200,000 people who flocked to Oxford Street for the Sydney Mardi Gras parade.  As the annual street festival wound down, the sea of glitter-covered, smiling-faces, bare chests and…

Pyrmont Growers Market Sydney

Pyrmont Growers Market re-launches

For 18 years, the Pyrmont Growers Market has been a staple of Sydney life. Now, after a 10-month hiatus, it’s back. That’s cause for a celebration! And celebrate we did. The Plus Ones joined locals, celebs, and politicians for the…