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Kimberley Hodgson as the titular character in Mackenzie – the costumes evoke the whole early 2000s vibe.

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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A scene from the work Sheoak, choreographed by Frances Rings.

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
Indie-rock star Mitski donne a gothic eccentric look with red stockings and black tulle.

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
Peking Duk’s Reuben Styles and Adam Hyde on stage at Hordern Pavilion.

Peking Duk’s energetic party tunes solid but short of spectacular

Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles’ enthusiasm is infectious. But the swelling synths, flashing lights and banging bass got monotonous quickly.

  • Millie Muroi, Daniel Herborn, Kate Prendergast, Peter McCallum, George Palathingal, Nadia Russell, Harriet Cunningham and John Shand

Shelve that cynicism: Sincerity is making a comeback

A review of Mumford & Sons leads this round-up of the latest shows around town.

  • John Shand, Michael Ruffles, Peter McCallum, Cassie Tongue, Kate Prendergast and Millie Muroi
Age and the rock’n’roll lifestyle have given Tim Rogers’ voice a weathered tone.

Do you want chips with that? Tim Rogers serves up a masterclass

A review of veteran rocker Tim Rogers leads this wrap-up of all the latest shows around town.

  • John Shand, Daniel Herborn, Amber Cunneen, James Jennings and Kate Prendergast
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Iolanthe and Janet Anderson in Sistren.

This is fierce, fresh and unmissable theatre

A five-star tour de force at Belvoir tops this round-up of current Sydney productions.

  • Harriet Cunningham, Peter McCallum, Michael Ruffles, John Shand and Kate Prendergast
Miranda Otto and Ewen Leslie.

Sex, lies, confusion ... and lots of talk about trout

An intriguing new stage production leads this wrap-up of all the important shows around town this week.

  • Joyce Morgan, Peter McCallum, Kate Prendergast, Chntal Nguyen, John Shand and Rod Yates
Nick Fry’s fabulously glitzy set makes us feel we’re in a multicolour disco ball.

This feel-good show brings the joy and hope we all need right now

The Teatro’s fabulous new production leads this round-up of all the reviews that matter.

  • Peter McCallum, Kate Prendergast, James Jennings and John Shand
Lloyd Cole: 'I make records because I have to. Thankfully, I still want to.'

The skin’s still perfect, but maybe it’s time Lloyd Cole mixed things up a bit

Our verdict on Lloyd Cole’s latest show leads this wrap-up of all the biggest performances around town.

  • Harriet Cunningham, Shamim Razavi, John Shand, Kate Prendergast, George Palathingal and Nicole Economos