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Strictly Baz Luhrmann the Concert
Theatre
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Strictly Baz Luhrmann the Concert

Experience the magic of Baz Luhrmann’s legendary soundtracks live at the Sydney Opera House
Sydney
MJ the Musical
Theatre

MJ the Musical

3 out of 5 stars
Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute has landed on the Sydney stage, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?
Darling Harbour
Annie
Theatre

Annie

4 out of 5 stars
A reliable revival of musical theatre’s favourite rebellious redhead premieres on the Sydney stage
Haymarket
Qtopia Pride Fest
Theatre

Qtopia Pride Fest

This month-long queer pride celebration is lighting up in the heart of Oxford Street throughout June
Darlinghurst
The Spare Room
Theatre

The Spare Room

4 out of 5 stars
Eamon Flack brings Helen Garner’s much-loved novel to the stage in an emotive and evocative performance that will envelop you in its quiet intensity
Surry Hills
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Latest theatre and dance reviews

Annie
Theatre

Annie

4 out of 5 stars
A reliable revival of musical theatre’s favourite rebellious redhead premieres on the Sydney stage
Haymarket
MJ the Musical
Theatre

MJ the Musical

3 out of 5 stars
Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute has landed on the Sydney stage, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?
Darling Harbour
Titanique
Theatre

Titanique

5 out of 5 stars
This tongue-in-cheek, cult off-Broadway musical parody is stuffed with Céline Dion bangers, camp shenanigans, and pitch perfect performances
Redfern

Music now on in Sydney

Latest film reviews

Materialists
Film

Materialists

3 out of 5 stars
Pedro Pascal or Chris Evans? Dakota Johnson makes the tough call in this equivocating romantic drama
Ballerina
Film

Ballerina

3 out of 5 stars
Ana de Armas makes a charismatic super-assassin in this inventive action spin-off
The Piano Teacher
Film

The Piano Teacher

5 out of 5 stars
Haneke's adaptation of a novel by Elfriede Jelinek may be shot, edited and performed rather more conventionally than most of his work, but in many ways it's...

Your guide to art in Sydney

Where to see Aboriginal art
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.
The best art galleries in Sydney
Art

The best art galleries in Sydney

Sydney’s vibrant art scene is an enriched source feeding the creative lifeblood of this city. Busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and...
The best public art in Sydney
Art

The best public art in Sydney

Revitalising laneways, commercial precincts and public squares, these artworks aren't afraid to show off in public