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Are the Melbourne v Sydney opera wars finally coming to an end?
Opera Australia’s new program is trying to restore some balance between Australia’s biggest cities.
- by Elizabeth Flux
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Girls’ night out becomes the road trip from hell
A spontaneous act of revenge is at the centre of this new play.
- by John Shand
No matter how crowded it gets, don’t miss these works at Sculpture by the Sea
Art critic John McDonald names his must-sees for this year’s event.
- by John McDonald
Sydney’s lesser known jacaranda hotspots and why trees are good for your health
Jacarandas are blooming – some budding and others are in full bloom. Australia’s leading green space researcher says even a few minutes of contact a day can be enough to reduce anger, sadness, distress and loneliness.
- by Julie Power
How to have fun in Sydney for under $25
From art exhibitions to comedy to V8 panel vans to Taylor Swift on film, there are plenty of events in Sydney that won’t crush your budget right now.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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Arts
Award-winning play from American Beauty director to make Australian premiere
The Lehman Trilogy won five Tony Awards for its Broadway run, and five-star reviews for its premiere season in London.
- by Hannah Story
Inspired by School of Rock, these Aussie punks are making music their way
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are preparing to support rock legends Foo Fighters following the release of their debut record.
- by Hannah Story
‘Louder, bigger, more exaggerated’: How a Grammy-winning singer learned to love audiences
Jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant says once upon a time the thought of performing in public horrified her.
- by Jane Cornwell
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Sydney live reviews
Young, cool and brilliant: The string quartet of the future
Our reviewers run a critical eye over some of the latest performances around town.
- by John Shand, Shamim Razavi, Millie Muroi and Peter McCallum
The best things to see and do at the very first SXSW Sydney
From Chance the Rapper to the Wiggles, here are some of the highlights of the futurist festival.
- by Nicole Elphick
Breathtaking and awe-inspiring, this is how art should be collected
One of the reasons we are compelled to look at works of art is the feeling they contain some essential mystery or puzzle that can’t be solved.
- by John McDonald