New South Wales

Theatre review: Never Closer, Belvoir St Theatre
Set against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, this debut play returns for another successful run.

Music review: Devonté Hynes, Sydney Opera House
Complementing his earlier work as Blood Orange, this classical music concert showed the multi-talented musician's impressive range.

The validation of being judged by your peers
The Hornsby Art Prize is a gift for artists, offering so much more than simply the financial rewards, says last…

Innovating at the point where theatre and cinema converge
After honing his skills in NIDA’s MFA Directing course, multimedia theatre-maker Mark Bolotin has embraced his ever-evolving practice with gusto.

Dance: momenta, Roslyn Packer Theatre
Immense athleticism in the body's exploration of time and space.

Sydney Contemporary 2024 first reveal
Under new leadership, Sydney Contemporary announces the first 81 participating galleries for the 2024 edition.

Musical review: Ride the Cyclone, Hayes Theatre
A Canadian hit musical makes its Australian debut.

Same-sex versions of Romeo & Juliet setting new bar on ballet's mainstage
Does the upcoming ballet season of Romeo & Juliet at Sydney Opera House challenge convention or is it simply a…

Winning design for $188 million Riverside Theatres redevelopment revealed
The creation of a new lyric theatre is expected to boost visitation numbers, while also attracting major musicals of scale.

Not your inspirational quote – the dark and humorous side of text in craft
Artists working with text in craft are interrogating the usage of language through humour in dark times.