Wednesday 1 October 2025 Seymour Centre Clockfire Theatre Company Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Having reviewed many contemporary dance performances, Ruins could have been devised by Bangarra Dance or Sydney Dance Company, only this theatrical work has a script and dialogue. Equally surprising there is no choreographer or movement director in the cast and […]
Hayes Theatre Review by Jammin’ Saturday Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Bright Star currently playing at the Hayes Theatre shines with love, vigour, redemption and bluegrass foot tappin’ tunes. The story unfolds through two intertwining narratives of Billy (Cameron Bajraktarevic-Hayward), an aspiring small-town writer back from war service and Alice (Hannah […]
Sydney Opera House From Sept 27 Review by Jammin’ Saturday Bohemian angst and anger in East Village New York during a silent 90’s epidemic with a nod to Puccini’s Parisian La Boheme, RENT has not lost it’s message. Opening this week in the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, this is a strong […]
Review by Léane Debize I’m Uncomfortable is a standup comedy show presented by Sydney Fringe, it’s a 45 minute-long journey around identity, awkward moments and the tension between fitting in and staying true to yourself. Annick Adelle is a New York comedian, born in Paris, and raised in Germany. Annick has played all over America […]
Review by Léane Debize This musical was phenomenal, it was funny, touching and so well-played. It is not often that you get to enter the world of your favorite Netflix show. Presented by Epiphany Arts Theatre Company as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival, this parody musical of the iconic Stranger Things show takes you […]
Review by Léane Debize Last night, I was lucky to witness Upside Down Fantasyland, Troy Rogers is a performer, comedian, poet and singer. Through his awesome One Man Show, he shares his story of trauma, parental abuse, living with his grandmother, substance abuses, and resilience. A beautiful storytelling of emotions, vulnerability, honesty and love. This […]
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Orbits – The Circling Sun July 11, 2025 The Circling Sun’s sophomore album, Orbits, is a cosmic jazz road trip—seatbelts optional, mind-expansion guaranteed. Hailing from Aotearoa, this collective of sonic astronauts blends ’70s spiritual jazz, ambient textures and ethereal choirs into a universe where synths float like planets and percussion spins like orbiting moons. With […]
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Review by Léane Debize I first learned about Anne Frank when my stepdad gifted me her diary many years ago. It was published in 1947 after World War II. In there, she shares her story, the one of a young girl growing up in Europe in the 1930s from going into hiding in Amsterdam with […]
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Pacific Opera Studio is ending its 2025 season with a bang. On September 27th and 28th, join Pacific Opera Studio at the Tom Mann Theatre in Surry Hills for an unforgettable night of Opera Favourites presented by their talented 2025 Young Artists. Pacific Opera Studio has been preparing and developing the next generation of Australian […]
Serendipity – Tiana Young September 12, 2025 Melbourne vocalist Tiana Young delivers a sparkling debut with Serendipity, blending vocal jazz mastery, theatrical flair and irresistible charm. Recorded at Rancom St Studios with Andrew Scott, James Shortland and an ensemble including guitar, trumpet, saxophone and trombone, the album showcases her versatility across languages and styles, from […]
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The Eternal Now – Chip Wickham Released September 5, 2025 Saxophonist and flautist Chip Wickham casts a distinctive shadow across the UK jazz scene. Originally from Brighton, Chip first emerged in the breakbeat world with Nightmares On Wax and Graham Massey but has always had jazz in his DNA. The Eternal Now, co-produced with Matthew […]
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You have not been to Lazybones Lounge yet? September is YOUR time to do so. Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar is located in Marrickville, with its unique decor, it is the perfect place to chat, hang out, have an awesome dinner and listen to some great music. Each month they gather artists from many genres, […]