New South Wales

New youth orchestra founded in Western Sydney
A new youth orchestra recently launched in Western Sydney is the first step in establishing a professional orchestra for the…

Theatre review: Chef, Kings Cross Theatre
A powerful monologue about food, consumption and life in restaurant kitchens.

Comedy review: The Distraction, Umbilical Brothers
The Brothers are back and this time there's a mighty big screen highlighting their antics.

Insider conversation with the MCA's new Director
Australian Suzanne Cotter returns to Sydney after 32 years abroad heading up institutions in Luxembourg, Portugal, New York, Oxford, London,…

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Mamma Mia! The Musical
Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma…

$5M museum kitchen and culinary curator
Powerhouse Parramatta is the beneficiary of a multi-million dollar gift focussed on food

Exhibition review: Presence of mind, Gallery Lane Cove
A showcase from a Buddhist community of artists.

Inside Australia's first fire-proof gallery
Calling itself ‘a reimagined art destination’ leading its reopening in March, Bundanon is set to live up to that ambition.

Playwrights gather for national festival
The inaugural Australian Playwrights’ Festival takes place in Paddington NSW next month.

TikTok comics hone art with an app
Comedians might be reaching new audiences thanks to TikTok’s algorithms, but what impact is it having on their careers?