Sydney

Circus review: Duck Pond, Sydney Coliseum Theatre
Circa presented a modern take on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Swan Lake’ and Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Ugly Duckling’ in a collision of…

Master quilter brings awareness to endangered species
The Taiwanese artist and quilter, Danny Amazonas, will make a stop in Australia at the Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair.

Vale First Nations Elder and artist
A founding member of Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative has died, leaving an important legacy.

New gallery openings a bright sign for art market
Three new gallery expansions at home and abroad.

Theatre review: Master Class, Ensemble Theatre
Terrence McNally’s play about opera legend Maria Callas gives us a masterclass in stagecraft.

Singapore Symphony Orchestra set for 2025 Australian debut
Praised as one of the best orchestras in the world, the SSO performs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in February…

Can a festival provoke for all the best reasons?
At the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, nothing seems to be off the table – from a meditation on genocide to…

Theatre review: King Lear, Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3
Bell Shakespeare takes a minimalist approach to 'King Lear' in its first production of the play since 2010 – with…

Dance review: Horizon, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s darkly beautiful new production draws upon the ancient roots of both Australian and New Zealand First Nations…

Art world remembers Australia’s oldest painter, Guy Warren
Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of painter Guy Warren, who died last week.