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Three must-see highlights at 'Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs'

Three must-see highlights at 'Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs'

Sydney’s comedian and Egyptology enthusiast AJ Lamarque is here to help you look clever at the exclusive exhibition

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What's on now in Sydney

Into the Shimmering World
5 out of 5 stars

An impactful insight into Australian working class masculinity, Colin Friels and Kerry Armstrong star in this future classic

Dawes Point
West Side Story on Sydney Harbour

West Side Story on Sydney Harbour

4 out of 5 stars

Opera Australia’s epic harbourside production is a triumphant spectacle, as this tale of star-crossed lovers compels us to wrestle with its relevant themes

Sydney
& Juliet

& Juliet

4 out of 5 stars

Fuelled with classic pop hits, this musical about Juliet’s quest for independence is Shakespeare on steroids

Darling Harbour
The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

3 out of 5 stars

Dylan Alcott and good hecklers are the secret ingredient of a hilarious night with this naughty cult classic show

Sydney
No Pay? No Way!

No Pay? No Way!

4 out of 5 stars

Marieke Hardy’s hilarious and starkly relevant farce is back for an encore season filled with fights, fascists, food and inflation at the Sydney Opera House

Sydney
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Latest theatre and dance reviews

& Juliet

& Juliet

4 out of 5 stars

Fuelled with classic pop hits, this musical about Juliet’s quest for independence is Shakespeare on steroids

Darling Harbour
The Lewis Trilogy

The Lewis Trilogy

5 out of 5 stars

Griffin is farewelling its Kings Cross home in a spectacular fashion, with a triple-bill celebration leading Aussie playwright Louis Nowra

Darlinghurst
West Side Story on Sydney Harbour

West Side Story on Sydney Harbour

4 out of 5 stars

Opera Australia’s epic harbourside production is a triumphant spectacle, as this tale of star-crossed lovers compels us to wrestle with its relevant themes

Sydney
Grease

Grease

3 out of 5 stars

This electrifying new production packs a nostalgic punch, but is this “modern” revival the one that we want?

Haymarket

Music now on in Sydney

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton

The country megastar is headed Down Under for the first time ever

Sydney Olympic Park

Latest film reviews

Civil War

Civil War

3 out of 5 stars

Alex Garland’s brutal, dystopian vision of America at war with itself is visceral but vague

The First Omen

The First Omen

4 out of 5 stars

Eschewing gimmicky callbacks, this horror prequel is thoughtful and engaging – but still unsettling

Io Capitano

Io Capitano

4 out of 5 stars

Magic and misery are the compass points on Matteo Garrone’s widescreen migrant odyssey

Your guide to art in Sydney

The best ARIs in Sydney

The best ARIs in Sydney

If you're after emerging and experimental art, here are ten key artist-run initiatives (ARIs) to get you started.

Where to see Aboriginal art

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.