Why Looking for Alibrandi is still relevant 30 years on
It has been three decades, but the stars of the new stage production of cult classic Looking For Alibrandi say it still raises questions about multiculturalism in Australia.
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Byron Bay’s Hollywood star factor takes off
A young man on the rise has revealed how Byron Bay was a springboard to rubbing shoulders with rap god Dr Dre and working on blockbuster movies like The Lion King and Dune.
Paulini’s amazing new role following family heartbreak
It is one of the most famous musicals of all time and it will be returning to Sydney with local favourite Paulini Curuenvauli in one of the starring roles.
‘Out of touch’: Premier slams Art Gallery boss
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has called the Art Gallery of NSW boss “out of touch” after he billed taxpayers thousands of dollars for meals at Sydney’s finest restaurants. See the receipts.
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Disney’s favourite nanny headed for Sydney
Get ready to sing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious as the classic film Mary Poppins is turned into a musical in Sydney at the Lyric Theatre next year.
Year 12 students hoping musical leads to Fame
Students at Sydney’s McDonald College will soon be hitting the boards to revive iconic 1980’s musical Fame, complete with its show-stealing theme.
Sydney’s new ancient opera in the park
Sydney native and opera soprano Alexandra Oomens has returned from London to sing in a new production of The Loves Of Apollo and Dafne, this time set in a park.
Tragic story behind actor Barry Otto Archibald portrait
Artist and acting legend Barry Otto, 80, was devastated when wealthy art collector John Schaeffer, 79, died accidentally last year.
Awards ‘tick diversity boxes’ but leave ‘ordinary’ artists behind
The latest artists chosen for $25,000 Australia Council for the Arts grants tick so many “inclusion and diversity” boxes the awards should have been renamed the “Annual Woke Awards”, a free speech think-tanks says.
Ballet icon stunned by prestigious award
The Australian Ballet’s David McAllister was taken by complete surprise when Dame Darcey Bussell announced he had been awarded the coveted honour.
Artists hustle as Archibald Prize deadline looms
Some artists heaved their portraits across the Domain, eager not to miss the deadline for the popular and often controversial Archibald Prize.
McKenna’s coming out story different to musical
Maggie McKenna’s natural coming out was very different to the one she is now playing on stage, writes arts editor Elizabeth Fortescue.
How Frozen reindeer comes to life
With extra Frozen the musical matinees put on for the school holidays, we take a look at how Sven the reindeer’s elaborate costume comes together. See the video.
Stars come out for Sydney Hamilton premiere
The hotly anticipated Sydney production of Hamilton premiered on Saturday, and a cavalcade of celebrities flocked to see it. See all the pictures.
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