See & Do
Feeling festive? Your guide to Sydney’s Christmas events, big and small
The city is full of seasonal festivities including concerts, markets, carolling sessions and plenty of opportunities to meet Saint Nick.
- Nicole Elphick
Latest
Forget the neighbours, Franz Ferdinand are here to party
Our reviewers check out the latest shows around town.
- George Palathingal and Katie Lawrence
He considers himself to be the best rapper of all time. Could he be right?
Performing in Melbourne last night, Kendrick Lamar demonstrated a level of confidence and artistry beyond that of his peers.
- Nick Buckley, Bridget Davies, Cameron Woodhead, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen and Jessica Nicholas
An ‘eternal showgirl’ puts a new spin on a grim classic about a woman cursed to dance forever
The original Hans Christian Andersen tale involves a girl enamoured with a pair of red shoes – Meow Meow’s version offers a new spin on things.
- Thuy On, Nell Geraets, Andrew Fuhrmann, Tony Way and Karl Quinn
- Series
- Literature
Book Reviews
What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s in between in literature this year? Here we review the latest titles.
From heavy metal god to Hannibal Lecter: five new celebrity memoirs
Here are five of our favourite recently released memoirs.
- Nathan Smith
Stephen King says he’s never read anything like this western epic
Best known for the experimental cult classic House of Leaves, Mark Z. Danielewski has dramatically changed gears in his ambitious new novel.
- Ashley Crawford
Reese Witherspoon has just supercharged this Aussie debut novel
The Hollywood star has chosen a Tasmanian author’s royal romp for her December pick.
- Melanie Kembrey
- Exclusive
- Arts
Jane Campion’s story of death and poetry comes thundering to the stage
Bright Star tells the tumultuous story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne – and in 2026, it is being retold in a new way.
- Elizabeth Flux
Coolest of (Doja) cats ‘like the lovechild of Cyndi Lauper and Tina Turner’
Our reviewers deliver their verdicts on the latest shows around town.
- Peter McCallum, Cassie Tongue and James Jennings
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