Review: Annie! A Dazzling, Heart Bursting Triumph That’ll Have You Grinning ‘Til Tomorrow!

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 […]

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Newbie or Charlie Parker, at the Sydney Con there’s a short music course for all!

The Winter term 2024 includes open short courses for adults, including jazz and soul ensembles, impro basics, blues guitar, music theory, singing and more! All held at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Tired of not giving an interesting answer to what instrument you play? Or regretting not continuing those guitar lessons after Year 12? Worry no […]

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Review: Titanique Docks in Sydney with Laughter and Heart

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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Jazz At The Lounge 2025: Dan Barnett Big Band

Get ready to swing into the golden age of jazz as the Dan Barnett Big Band brings their irresistible energy and timeless style to Jazz at The Lounge 2025. Featuring a stellar 14-piece ensemble and the charismatic Dan Barnett at the helm, this is big band music at its boldest — brassy, soulful and straight […]

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Schubert’s Swan Songs: Trifonov & Goerne in Recital

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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Cosy Up With Live Music at Lazybones this April

Imagine a late night in the 1920s. You have arrived at a speakeasy where jazz, soul, rhythm and R&B plays softly in the background as muffled conversations take place under low lighting and red hues. With a whiskey or espresso martini in hand, or your choice from international wines and cocktails, you feel a sense […]

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Review: Daniil Trifonov performs Rachmaninov – A Night of Passion and PowerReview

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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Scallywag Showtunes – Episode 20

‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service, here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Virginia Lowe and Eric Gyore’s Wednesday Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee), all fings […]

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The Nicholson Greek Collection

We continue our exploration of the Nicholson Collection at University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum. Deputy Director at the Museum, Dr. Paul Donnelly, guides us through the Greek Collections. The Greek collection contains artefacts representative of the material culture of the Greek mainland, Islands and surrounding regions – from the Bronze Age to the […]

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Review: Saints of Damour

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 […]

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