From the moment he walked on stage to the last second of the show, comedian Liam Ryan had an incredible presence on stage which had the crowd hanging on to his every word. His high-energy standup features tales of past…
One of the best things about a comedy show is discovering new acts that you absolutely love. At this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival I was lucky enough to see Rhys Nicholson’s new show I’m Fine. Rhys has steadily been climbing…
Care-free, feminine and upbeat. The girls bouncing down the runway modelling for C/MEO Collective oozed positive energy. The Resort 18 collection screamed millennial country garden party to me. It championed bold botanical prints, an abundance of ruffles and varying shades…
A first-time visitor to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, I was delighted that my inaugural show was by Yousef Akbar. Entering the Carriageworks complex for the Wednesday afternoon show, fashion writer Abi and I were greeted with the sight of…
The Old Fitz Theatre filled up quickly for the opening night of the play ‘Doubt: A Parable’. Before the start of the play, the stage could be closely examined. The set design was very minimalistic — all in grey, with a…
Amos Gill performs as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival at the Enmore Theatre. He performs his show ‘Sorry, But It’s True’ in The Loft, is a very cosy and intimate room. It’s perfect for standup comedy: no seats are reserved,…
Sass & Bide made a triumphant return to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia this season to showcase their Resort 18 collection ‘Fiesta Barcelona.’ Transforming Carriageworks into an enchanting space inspired by the Casa Batlló they definitely made their mark. Taking centre…
The much-loved Pyrmont Festival is back by popular demand for its seventh year running. This year they have partnered with Mudgee Region to showcase three mutually appreciated elements: wine, food and art. The Star have supported the festival since its…
Grab your caps, stonewashed jeans, and fanny packs. The burgeoning ubiquity of the dad-trend is showing no signs of relenting so embrace it the way technical sunglasses embrace your cheek structure and get some belly laughs with award-winning British comedian…
I went to a workshop on ‘How to Make Love Last’ three weeks after a break-up. I was in the throes of a long-term relationship when I agreed to cover a course at The School of Life in Sydney, an…