On Thursday, June 5th, American family gospel band Annie and the Caldwells took the stage at City Recital Hall, captivating the audience with their soulful storytelling and magnetic stage presence. Led by Ms. Annie Caldwell, the family has been performing together since the 1980s, touring globally and sharing their music across generations. From the 2024 […]
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Wednesday 4 June 2025 Sydney Opera House Bangarra Dance Theatre Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) For their brand new production, Illume, Bangarra Dance Theatre have been allowed onto the stage of the Joan Sutherland Theatre for the first time, and this huge new space was barely big enough to contain their brilliance. Every aspect […]
Seymour Centre Saturday 31 May 2025 Outhouse Theatre Company Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Consensus is a difficult thing to achieve, especially when it is being used as a weapon to stifle debate and silence opposition. This is one of the many themes explored in Outhouse Theatre Company’s production of Eureka Day running until […]
Sydney Opera House Sydney Symphony Orchestra Saturday 17 May 2025 Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Conductor, Elim Chan, is one of the most exciting guest conductors the Sydney Symphony has worked under in some time. While slight in stature, her enthusiasm is contagious and large, her focus acute; her physicality elicited a great depth […]
Australian Chamber Orchestra Carolina Eyck (theremin) City Recital Hall Saturday 10 May 2025 Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) “The Theremin is often thought of as a novelty, but in the masterly hands of Carolina Eyck it becomes an instrument of classical majesty and contemporary brilliance.” (ACO program guide by Shaad D’Souza) This was the […]
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Sydney Opera House Friday 9 May 2025 Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Daniel Lozakovich is definitely a name to watch, as the star of this 24 year old Swedish violinist is sure to rise as he embarks on his solo career. His exotic good looks that stem from his Kyrgyzstan mother […]
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Reviewed by Beate Birzniece The sun has come out at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre with the dazzling revival of Annie, and it’s nothing short of spectacular. The timelessly beloved story of the vibrantly optimistic Annie has taken the stage once again in Sydney, reimagined with fresh choreography and vibrant sets, captivating audiences across all ages. It […]
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Sydney audiences have seen Titanic retold in many ways, but never quite like this. Titanique, the wildly irreverent and hilariously over-the-top parody, has made its way to Australian shores, and it’s safe to say: this ship is sailing full speed ahead on waves of comedy, nostalgia, and powerhouse vocals. From the moment the curtain […]
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Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg On March 30, the City Recital Hall played host to an evening of profound musical artistry as pianist Daniil Trifonov and baritone Matthias Goerne took the stage for Schubert’s Swan Songs. With a program that blended the introspective beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album and the haunting depths of Schubert’s Schwanengesang, the recital was a moving […]
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Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Last night at the Sydney Opera House, the audience was treated to an electrifying performance that truly embodied passion and power. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, under the masterful baton of Asher Fisch, delivered a program that transported listeners through a spectrum of emotions – from ethereal […]
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Saturday 22 March 2025 Loading Dock Theatre Qtopia James Elazzi is one of Australia’s freshest theatrical voices and his new play, Saints of Damour firmly cements his place as a – I want to say great but maybe it’s too early for that – let’s say formidable Australian playwright. His ability to mine the emotional […]
Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Attending the premiere of Guys & Dolls on March 21 at the Fleet Steps, with the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, was an experience that seamlessly blended the magic of Broadway with the enchantment of Sydney’s harbor. This production, presented by Opera Australia, transformed the open-air […]
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