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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news
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Did SXSW Sydney give our music scene the boost it's been singing out for?
Just like Billie Eilish, SXSW is where it all starts for an R’n’B prodigy from Western Sydney
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The best art to see in Sydney this month
Explore Sydney's amazing art galleries and experimental festivals
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The best theatre and musicals to see in Sydney this month
Our Emerald City packs no shortage of big shows, indie gems and camp cabaret extravaganzas
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Everything we know about Sydney's blockbuster Egyptian exhibition
Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs is bringing priceless Ancient Egyptian artefacts exclusively to the Australian Museum.
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What's on now in Sydney
The living legend and former Beatle is coming to Sydney as part of a national stadium tour
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Wicked
A new Aussie cast defies gravity in an effortlessly charming 20th anniversary revival of the Broadway hit
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Blanc de Blanc Encore
Pop the cork! This bubbly, party-starting alt-cabaret is back and better than ever
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Beauty and the Beast
The Australian debut of Disney’s Broadway hit is a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you charmed and bedazzled
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Mansion
Darkness meets desire in this wickedly sensual show at Sydney Spiegeltent, featuring a chilling 30-minute prelude
Have you heard about...
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Girls in Boys’ Cars
National Theatre of Parramatta is revving up the fun this October for the world premiere of Felicity Castagna’s multi-award-winning...
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Willoughby Symphony Orchestra presents Virtuoso
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra will welcome yet another international star this spring for the next instalment of their 2023 subscription series....
National Theatre of Parramatta is revving up the fun this October for the world premiere of Felicity Castagna’s multi-award-winning...
![Girls in Boys’ Cars Girls in Boys’ Cars](https://media.timeout.com/images/106040810/750/562/image.jpg)
Girls in Boys’ Cars
National Theatre of Parramatta is revving up the fun this October for the world premiere of Felicity Castagna’s multi-award-winning...
![Willoughby Symphony Orchestra presents Virtuoso Willoughby Symphony Orchestra presents Virtuoso](https://media.timeout.com/images/106052029/750/562/image.jpg)
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra presents Virtuoso
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra will welcome yet another international star this spring for the next instalment of their 2023 subscription series....
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Discover the secret arts scene in Sutherland Shire
While the Sutherland Shire is a popular pit stop for people en route to the Royal National Park, it’s also home to a thriving arts and culture...
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Experience a culture-packed visit to Sydney
These intriguing experiences in NSW zoom in on all the creativity Sydney has to offer, to get you back in touch with your sense of wonder. Whether...
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Bring the whole family on a NSW trip to treasure
Put smiles on the dials of your whole family with these ideas that suit little kids and big kids alike. Head to Taronga Zoo Sydney to see just how cute and...
Latest theatre and dance reviews
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The Dismissal
This all-singing, all-dancing, all-politicking history lesson about the sacking of prime minister Gough Whitlam is a new Australian musical gem
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Beauty and the Beast
The Australian debut of Disney’s Broadway hit is a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you charmed and bedazzled
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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Ruva Ngwenya’s powerful performance as Tina Turner is a revelation in this flawed but fierce biographic jukebox musical
![Wicked Wicked](https://media.timeout.com/images/106041276/750/562/image.jpg)
Wicked
A new Aussie cast defies gravity in an effortlessly charming 20th anniversary revival of the Broadway hit
Music now on in Sydney
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Pump up the volume: Sydney's nightlife is actually about to get the boost it needs thanks to six new reforms
The NSW government is relaxing laws and introducing new frameworks to rev up Sydney's nightlife once and for all
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Paul McCartney
The living legend and former Beatle is coming to Sydney as part of a national stadium tour
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The best nightclubs in Sydney
Here are the best night-time dancefloors for a sweaty night out
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Anne-Sophie Mutter and the music of John Williams
Experience the thrill of your favourite Hollywood films in this cinematic concert with dramatic scores from Harry Potter, Vertigo and The Long Goodbye
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The Pigeon Tunnel
Legendary spy novelist John le Carré confronts trauma and treachery in Errol Morris’s searching documentary
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Beyond Utopia
This terrific documentary about North Korean defectors is as gripping as any spy thriller
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Your guide to art in Sydney
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The best art to explore in Sydney's parks
Sydneysiders can combine cardio with a little culture by enjoying this beautiful art in parks (within their bubble)
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Where to find Sydney's best street art
Dodge the gallery crowds and take in exciting art with a message to convey in the great outdoors
Sydneysiders can combine cardio with a little culture by enjoying this beautiful art in parks (within their bubble)
![The best art to explore in Sydney's parks The best art to explore in Sydney's parks](https://media.timeout.com/images/105792780/750/562/image.jpg)
The best art to explore in Sydney's parks
Sydneysiders can combine cardio with a little culture by enjoying this beautiful art in parks (within their bubble)
![Where to find Sydney's best street art Where to find Sydney's best street art](https://media.timeout.com/images/105331123/750/562/image.jpg)
Where to find Sydney's best street art
Dodge the gallery crowds and take in exciting art with a message to convey in the great outdoors
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The best public art in Sydney
Revitalising laneways, commercial precincts and public squares, these artworks aren't afraid to show off in public
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The best ARIs in Sydney
If you're after emerging and experimental art, here are ten key artist-run initiatives (ARIs) to get you started.
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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.