New South Wales

Review: Mother’s Ruin A Cabaret About Gin
Despite its flaws, Mother’s Ruin is a hell of an enjoyable performance with a clearly talented ensemble.

Review: Shirley Valentine at Ensemble Theatre
Willy Russell’s play, Shirley Valentine, was written just over 30 years ago. Now, in this marvelous production the play feels…

Creative sector representatives join panel to revitalise Sydney's nightlife
Improving Sydney's nightlife after the NSW Government's lockout laws is on the agenda, with a new panel formed to help…

Yvette Coppersmith's self-portrait wins the 2018 Archibald Prize
Of the 57 finalists, 41 are of sitters from the art world, either self-portraits, portraits of other artists, or portraits…

Review: The Sugar House at Belvoir St Theatre
Alana Valentine's tale of Sydney's class struggle on stage at Belvoir St Theatre.

Review: Archie Roach Dancing with my Spirit feat. Tiddas
Living Treasures of Australian Music tell their stories with heart and sing their songs with soul.

Review: Hannie Rayson's Hello, Beautiful!
An intimate evening of shared personal stories. Rayson is a true storyteller.

Jamie Preisz awarded Archibald Packing Room Prize for portrait of Jimmy Barnes
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has announced the winner of the 2018 Packing Room Prize.

Review: 2018 Varuna Sydney Writers’ Festival
Diverse, fresh, and vivid voices animate this extraordinary writers’ festival.

Satisfying regional Australia’s hunger for contemporary art
Living outside the major capitals doesn’t mean being deprived of sophisticated contemporary art experiences, as the programming at Murray Art…