December 2023
Political debate in Australia is at a dangerous tipping point
In the arts and now politics, claims about the other side are turning to reductionism and wild overreach.
December 2021
The buzz: Girl From The North Country, readers picks, Harry Potter
A local production of a musical set in Depression-era US punctuated by Dylan songs is shaping up as a hit; readers faves, and Harry Potter Anniversary Special.
November 2021
The Sydney Festival’s new director aims to revive the city’s nightlife
For her debut as artistic director, Olivia Ansell has sought to tap into the city’s stories, including a strong First Nations component.
January 2021
Microphone mogul donates $5m to Sydney Festival
Peter Freedman, founder of Røde Microphones, has donated $5 million to the Sydney Festival to support artists struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Australian tennis legend's life comes to the stage
City's Town Hall will be transformed into a tennis arena for Sunshine Super Girl, which charts the rise of Evonne Goolagong Cawley.