What’s on
The shows around town everyone’s talking about this week
Our critics take a look at what’s hot – and what’s not – on stages across Sydney.
- John Shand, Chantal Nguyen, Harriet Cunningham, Peter McCallum, James Jennings, Kate Prendergast and Cindy Yin
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‘What if my writing is terrible?’: The six-week sprint to opening night
What does it take to turn Shakespeare’s Macbeth into a glitter-soaked tale of child stardom set in 2006?
- Yve Blake
Bangarra’s next generation arrives in style, plus reviews of other big shows this week
Our critics take a look at what’s hot – and what’s not – on stages across Sydney.
- James Jennings, Cassie Tongue, Peter McCallum, Chantal Nguyen, Kate Prendergast and John Shand
Mitski pushes through fan frenzy and false start, plus reviews of other big shows this week
Our critics take a look at what’s hot – and what’s not – on stages across Sydney.
- John Shand, Rod Yates, Peter McCallum, Bernard Zuel, Kate Prendergast and Shamim Razavi
Lana was not even a teenager when she first sang for Opera Australia. It set her on a lifelong path
The young soprano is one of seven recruits whose talent, commitment and infectious enthusiasm for the artform may excite a new generation of opera-lovers.
- Matthew Westwood
Shakespeare, trans politics and tigers: Lunch with Eddie Izzard is a dizzying business
The British comedian/actor/runner/political aspirant has some left-of-field stories to tell.
- Nick Galvin
‘I’m the lads’: The big challenge Paula Arundell faced doing a one-person show
Arundell’s turn in The Birds marks yet another one-person show to land on Sydney’s stages.
- John Shand
This Aussie teenager quit school and joined a circus. Now, he’s living his dream
Mitch Wynter left secondary school at 15. Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength.
- Michael Lallo
The history book running out of room for awards stickers has won again
The NSW Literary Awards honoured a mix of established names and breakout voices on Monday night.
- Melanie Kembrey
More free events, more fun: Your complete guide to Vivid Festival
From the must-see installations of the famous light walk to the beloved food market, there’s plenty to see in Sydney at this year’s Vivid Festival.
- Nicole Elphick