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The best theatre to see in Sydney
From glitzy musicals to high drama and indie gems, it's a great year for theatre in Sydney.
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Theatre
The Book of Mormon
This tongue-in-cheek musical is jam-packed with "did they really just say that?” humour
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Whitefella Yella Tree
A moving production that magnifies the struggles and resilience of teenagers navigating the turmoil of colonisation through the minute and the everyday
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Rent
Every cast member shines in this bold, heart-filled production that brings ’90s rock, raw emotion and gritty New York life to the Opera House stage
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Back to the Future: The Musical
This mega-movie musical fuses nostalgia, world-class talent and stage sorcery for an electrifying night powered by 1.21 gigawatts of joy
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Theatre
The Book of Mormon
This tongue-in-cheek musical is jam-packed with "did they really just say that?” humour
Theatre
Whitefella Yella Tree
A moving production that magnifies the struggles and resilience of teenagers navigating the turmoil of colonisation through the minute and the everyday
Theatre
Rent
Every cast member shines in this bold, heart-filled production that brings ’90s rock, raw emotion and gritty New York life to the Opera House stage
Music in Sydney
Music
The Works at Carriageworks
Carriageworks is transforming into a world-class nightclub for four weeks this summer, headlined by international acts including Underworld and Ben Böhmer
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Want to watch an orchestra but don’t know where to start? We got the tips from a classical music pro
Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s conductor-in-residence gives us the lowdown on which performances to catch and why the Australian music scene is so fantastic
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Five must-see concerts in Sydney this spring
Immerse yourself in romantic, sensuous soundscapes, right here in the Emerald City
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Kutcha Edwards & the Sydney Symphony
The award-winning singer and songwriter returns to the Sydney Opera House for a special one-night only performance
Nightlife
The best nightclubs in Sydney to get on the dance floor
Sydney's top clubs – all the best night-time destinations to lose yourself on the dancefloor
Music
The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music
Catch live gigs – from blues bands to indie rock, jazz, hip hop and punk – at these Sydney bars and pubs
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5 magical concerts from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra that you have to experience this winter
Allow Australia’s flagship orchestra to transport you to far away lands from the comfort of the Sydney Opera House
Theatre
Sydney Opera House
Sydney's iconic performing arts venue is one of the most photographed (and controversial) buildings in the world
Music
Pleasure Club
With nostalgic cocktails and rollicking live performances every night, you can escape reality at Newtown’s purple-hued basement bar (well, until 4am at least)
Art
Carriageworks
This huge, post-industrial location in Eveleigh is an exciting hub for arts and events of all kinds
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Film
The Lost Bus
Matthew McConaugh stands between a bus load of kids and the 2018 California wildfires in Paul Greengrass’s thrilling survival story
Film
One Battle After Another
Leonardo DiCaprio is a blast as a bumbling revolutionary in Paul Thomas Anderson’s action-packed, politically-charged romp
Your guide to art in Sydney
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The best art galleries in Sydney
Sydney’s vibrant art scene is an enriched source feeding the creative lifeblood of this city. Busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and...
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Where to see Aboriginal art
Whether you're visiting from overseas or a curious local looking to get beyond the basics, here's where to start.