Meet Sydney’s most colourful characters
Gary Nunn introduces us to some of Sydney’s most colourful eccentrics, free spirits and one-offs: the characters who give Sydney its personality, colour and flair.
Arts & entertainment
Catherine Alcorn wants to party at your house
Irrepressible entertainer Catherine Alcorn has launched a new streaming series, Catherine & Friends, featuring loads of fun and a stellar line-up of guests.
Phantoms of the opera: the bizarre world of Sydney Opera House knock-offs
The clue is in the name – the Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney. Or is it? Not always, it turns out.
Cockroaches frontman and former Wiggles manager Paul Field strikes out solo
He’s been a music industry mainstay for decades – and now Paul Field has released his first solo album.
Ken Done: a man of many colours
A dual exhibition at the Casula Powerhouse will celebrate iconic Australian artist Ken Done, who speaks with the Sentinel about his unique designs and paintings.
John Paul Young celebrates half a century in music
Australian music icon John Paul Young is celebrating 50 years in showbiz. He spoke with the Sentinel ahead of a national tour to mark the milestone.
Ailie Banks: a young warrior for gender equality through art, activism and social media
Artist and activist Ailie Banks sits down with the Sentinel to discuss her community work encouraging young women to make their voices heard.
Unfortunately, Sylvia won’t be performing tonight
After the passing of Sylvia and the Synthetics member Danny Abood, John Moyle looks back at the legacy of the pioneering group of drag provocateurs.
‘Miss the Pain’ by David Garnham and the Reasons to Live
John Moyle profiles Top End band David Garnham and the Reasons to Live, whose stunning new Americana single ‘Miss the Pain’ is out now, backed by an incredible animated music video.
The hills are alive with the sound of … Hans
Cabaret and comedy star Hans is bringing his favourite movie, The Sound of Music, to life in a sing-a-long version at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre.
Exhibition celebrates Aboriginal women of the Northern Beaches
The Sentinel speaks with artist Heidi Lee Warta ahead of Ochre Woman – an upcoming exhibition of her paintings of Northern Beaches Aboriginal women.
Potted Potter has them Rowling in the aisles
Potted Potter sees the entire Harry Potter series boiled down to an easily digestible 70 minutes – and seasoned with humour and bad wigs.
Marcella Detroit celebrates a golden anniversary with new music
Music veteran Marcella Detroit speaks with the Sentinel about Shakespears Sister, Sydney, solo success, new music – and 50 huge years in the music industry.
Sparking an interest in climate change
The Australian Museum’s new exhibition, Spark, showcases the latest technology and innovations to tackle climate change.
A vanguard of wonderfully terrible entertainment
Rita Bratovich reviews the thrilling, shocking and deliciously decadent Wonderfully Terrible Things at The Vanguard, Newtown.