NewsBite

Arts

Advertisement
Mahalia Barnes

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

Latest

Allison Russell’s first album is heartbreaking and at the same time a joyful celebration of survival.

Despite her horror childhood, Allison Russell is overflowing with joy

The Canadian singer-songwriter defiantly wears her heart on her sleeve.

  • Nick Galvin
Glass Child features a playful, pop-laced soundtrack.

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
Rosemary Lee with her winning work at the National Art School.

‘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
A fear of magpies inspired Justine Clarke’s new album and stage show Mimi’s Symphony.

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
Maitreyah Guenther and older brother Kayah.

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
Advertisement
Grace Carroll and Callum Linnane.

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
Renders of proposed Oran Park and Sydney Studios.

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 in a scene from Martha, a Netflix documentary about her life.

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
Cyndi Lauper.

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

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/sydney-arts-62i