Arts
What made Mahalia Barnes say yes to Jesus Christ Superstar
Barnes has been surrounded by music her whole life, but it took a very particular set of circumstances for her to take on her first musical.
- Elizabeth Flux
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Despite her horror childhood, Allison Russell is overflowing with joy
The Canadian singer-songwriter defiantly wears her heart on her sleeve.
- Nick Galvin
This joyful, aching work redefines the meaning of ‘ability’
Our reviewers give verdicts on all the biggest shows around town.
- George Palathingal, James Jennings, Peter McCallum, Katie Lawrence and Harriet Cunningham
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- Visual art
‘Very shocked’: How a Sydney artist’s odd inspiration won her a major prize
Sydney artist Rosemary Lee has scooped the biennial Dobell Drawing Prize. This is how she did it.
- Nick Galvin
Magpies used to make Justine Clarke nervous – then she put them in her new show
Spending time at an inner Sydney park during swooping season gave the veteran star of stage and screen a great idea – once she pushed through her dread.
- Nicole Elphick
Kayah was bullied and ignored but people took notice when he danced
Born with Down syndrome, Kayah Guenther found his voice through physical movement.
- Chantal Nguyen
This compelling work charts the God of Dance’s descent into hell
Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- John Shand, Peter McCallum, Cassie Tongue and Chantal Nguyen
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The Sydney suburbs being considered for a new film studio
NSW is well-placed to attract overseas film and TV production, but a shortage of screen stages is hobbling the sector. Three separate plans aim to fix that.
- Linda Morris and Garry Maddox
Martha Stewart to speak at Sydney’s Vivid festival
The lifestyle entrepreneur, 83, will travel to Sydney to discuss her four-decade career and the evolution of her personal brand.
- Kate Lahey and Nell Geraets
Can’t decide what gig to see? We’ve got you covered
Here’s our curated selection of the best gigs this month.
- James Jennings
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