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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news
Theatre
Theatre & musicals
From glitzy musicals to high drama and indie gems, it's a great year for theatre in Sydney.
Music
Live music venues
Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney.
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Things to do in Sydney
What's on now in Sydney
Theatre
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Austen’s classic gets a fresh, funny retelling with recognisable songs and a brilliant five-strong ensemble that will make you fall in love all over again
Theatre
Bennelong in London
A bold, vital and resonant exploration of First Nations legacy, 'Bennelong in London' is packed with humour and surprises
Theatre
The Addams Family
Get to Hayes Theatre, Potts Point for this Gothic musical comedy where love, family and chaos collide
Theatre
The Jungle and the Sea
From the creators of Counting and Cracking, this powerful play on Sri Lanka's civil war returns to Belvoir St Theatre in July
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Museums
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Powerhouse Castle Hill
A visit to this major cultural institution offers your creative fix in the form of year-round exhibitions, tours and workshops.
Things to do
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Australia's most famous painting and sculpture prize exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW is back
A permanent fixture in Sydney’s artistic calendar, and one of the rare times everyone suddenly becomes an art critic, the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman...
Latest theatre and dance reviews
Theatre
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Austen’s classic gets a fresh, funny retelling with recognisable songs and a brilliant five-strong ensemble that will make you fall in love all over again
Theatre
Bennelong in London
A bold, vital and resonant exploration of First Nations legacy, 'Bennelong in London' is packed with humour and surprises
Music in Sydney
Music
The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music
Catch live gigs – from indie rock to jazz, hip hop and punk – at these Sydney bars and pubs
Music
Jazz Sessions in The Rocks
Catch free jazz performances under the stars every Thursday this autumn and winter
Nightlife
The best nightclubs in Sydney to get on the dance floor
Sydney's top clubs – all the best night-time destinations to lose yourself on the dancefloor
Nightlife
This former church in Sydney's CBD is transforming into a nightclub and performance space
Unholy Playhouse will open this July – with Sydney's fave party people (including Freda's and Heaps Gay) hosting takeovers
Music
The best jazz bars and clubs in Sydney
These basement bars and neighbourhood pub serve up smooth tunes alongside a cold pint
Nightlife
Sydney's ambitious new arts venue in an old church has been forced to close a week after opening
Sydney's Divine Playhouse has closed its doors (for now) – here's what we know
Music
Pleasure Club
With nostalgic cocktails and rollicking live performances every night, you can escape reality at Newtown’s purple-hued basement bar (well, until 4am at least)
Nightlife
The best nightlife spots in Randwick and surrounds
These are the best places for after-dark fun in the Randwick, Coogee and Maroubra areas
Theatre
Sydney Opera House
Sydney's iconic performing arts venue is one of the most photographed (and controversial) buildings in the world
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Your guide to art in Sydney
Art
The best art galleries in Sydney
Sydney is busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and sizes.
Art
Where to see Aboriginal art
Whether you're visiting from overseas or a curious local looking to get beyond the basics, here's where to start.