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CULTURE

CULTURE

Nurturing emerging Australian writers

Are you a writer or do you have a desire to write? At the Edges is a new publishing community that offers more than just a publishing platform.

‘Hurricane’

Hurricane arrives, vistas of chaos …

The Usual Desire to Kill

The Usual Desire to Kill is billed as a comedy, but the relationships at its core are all characterised by a great deal of sadness ...

A night of sonic brilliance: Hiromi opens the Women’s Jazz Festival

SIMA’s 2025 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival Opening Night will feature fearless musical innovator and Grammy Award–winning Japanese composer and pianist Hiromi ...

More than pets – portraits of love

I caught the Why We Love Our Pets exhibition on its very last day (April 29), just before the photographs were taken down. And I’m so glad I did.

‘Easter 2025’

Good Friday afternoon sunshine ...

‘All Right Everywhere’

Green plates, yellow plates ...

Romani fusion band fosters cultural exchange and a sense of belonging

In May, Lolo Lovina will be a key part of Vivid, Sydney’s annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology. 

Surry Hills showcases its best on a warm autumn day 

Thousands of residents and visitors were treated to live music, stalls, artworks and kids’ activities at the Surry Hills Sydney Streets on Saturday April 5. 

Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime

The Genesian’s third production for 2025, Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime, is a triumph – wacky, hilarious, pacy, and a sheer delight.

The Count of Monte-Cristo

Apparently, since 1912 there have been at least 11 movies and miniseries adaptations of The Count of Monte-Cristo ...

‘Audience’

Danielle, you are ff_well ...

Beyond the buzz – a bar with soul

I got intrigued when my friend said she found a place I would love because “It’s exactly you!” What did she mean?

Small Things Like These

Small Things Like These is a curious and clever film and book title.

A spiritual and connective practice Artist Profile: Georgie Hare

Georgina (Georgie) Hare transitioned from a career in dance and performance into the visual arts.

Big Girls Don’t Cry

Writer Dalara Williams drew her inspiration from the stories she listened to throughout her childhood about her family’s involvement in the Aboriginal resistance movement.

An enchanting evening of contemporary folk

The City Recital Hall hosted an enchanting evening of contemporary folk music, featuring John Grant and Bonny Light Horseman, who truly impressed.

‘Behavioural Dance’

The way we walk, the way we speak, we show ...

‘Waterterzaloo’ 

watching the world recede ...

‘Church on the Hill’

The garden feels a restless breeze ...

‘Trixie was a whizz’

Trixie was a whizz ...

Memorial Days

Geraldine Brooks is known as one of Australia’s most accomplished novelists, journalists and non-fiction writers.

Mickey 17

It’s tough reviewing some films without giving away spoilers. Mickey 17 is a good example ...

‘Cloud’

A snake sheds its skin ...

The Art Trail – Paddington to Waterloo

UNSW Galleries presents an exhibition of Derek Jarman (1942-1994), prolific artist and activist and a significant figure of 20th-century British culture.

Anora

You are probably aware that Anora won best picture, best actress and best director at this year’s Academy Awards, but you probably haven’t seen the film.

An Evening without Kate Bush

Not wholly a tribute show, A Night without Kate Bush is nevertheless a fitting homage to the iconic ’80s singer who still holds a hypnotic sway over her fans.

The Player Kings: Part 1

Sport for Jove’s The Player Kings: Part 1, a reframing of Shakespeare’s historical cycle, Richard II, Henry IV (parts 1 & 2) and Henry V into a durational dramatic event, is compelling, astonishing and revelatory.

Mikelangelo shares ‘the strange magic of the world’

From the Sydney Opera House to Budapest to London’s West End, from arts festivals in Adelaide, Edinburgh and Tasmania, Mikelangelo – the “Nightingale of the Adriatic”, the “Balkan Elvis” – appeared with his new band, the Long Lost Friends, at Petersham Bowlo on March 21 and left the crowd singing, swaying and spellbound.

‘Story is a way to let world know that I have thought’

Not many young people can say that they’ve published a book before they’ve even finished high school.

Consistently good coffee, food and service

Andres, the manager at Coffee Tea & Me at 93b Redfern Street, thrives in the fast-paced environment of the café, embracing the morning rush.

The seen and unseen – art as a means of storytelling, connection and praise

Sydney-based artist Gloria Liang creates with a deep sense of purpose, seeking to capture more than just images – she aims to express the emotions, stories and faith that shape her artistic journey.

Storytelling workshops designed and led by young people

As a creative writing organisation, developing literacy-based workshops for young people is Story Factory’s bread and butter. But it’s not often that those workshops end up being designed and delivered by young people themselves ...

The Monkey

The film The Monkey is based on a short story of the same name by Stephen King.

The Brutalist

As you probably know, Brutalism is a form of architecture.

A Language of Limbs

A Language of Limbs is split into two halves – Limb One and Limb Two, who go through life in a parallel manner.

Conclave

The perfect film has great relevance to current affairs, and Conclave is the perfect example.

‘On Tuesdays’ 

On Tuesdays ...

‘Snakes and ladders’ 

Snakes and ladders ...

‘I saw a banded krait’

I saw a banded krait ...

‘Baby Snake’

There you were, slithering along the cliff face next to me ...

‘The Metal Serpent’

A metal snake with iron scales ...

‘Year of the Snake’

Men and women dance ...

‘Deep calls to deep’

When I go out in the dawn or dusk ...

Summer on the Green despite the rain

WATERLOO: Stormy weather couldn’t stop the community from turning out for Summer on the Green, enjoying rock climbing, twirly apples, a sausage sizzle, information stalls and hot cuppas from the Vinnies Van.

The power of authenticity and diversity

The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on March 1 centred around the theme “Free to Be”, celebrating the power of authenticity and diversity.

Billie Eilish – meaning, energy, emotional connection

Billie Eilish’s third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft (2024) shows her unique style and talent. At 23, she keeps changing pop music, mixing deep lyrics with creative sounds.

The Loner – powerful protest in song

A funeral for Dr William Victor “Bunno” Simms (January 29, 1946 – February 8, 2025) was held at St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Malabar, on February 19.

Food and other support services in your area

Recent data reveals that over one-third of Australian households experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2023 (360info.org).

Song of First Desire

This latest work by esteemed writer Andrew Bovell (Things I Know to Be True, The Secret River) is passionate, political and deeply affecting.

Nucleus

Award-winning playwright Alana Valentine, sharp as a tack, courageous and compassionate, once again takes up the challenge of placing the patriarchal and colonial Australian psyche under her microscope.

Wife

Wife charts the beginning and eventual dissolution of the long relationship between Zoe Stamper and Penny Cartwright, both working as academics in London academia, Penny in literature and Zoe in classics.