Hannah Reilly’s catchy new musical wins over the crowd
The Australian Theatre for Young People’s new musical, The Deb, had the audience cackling and on their feet applauding, writes Tahli Blackman.
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Take a masterclass in the fine art of political bullshit
Charles Firth discusses his latest show about the genius of political spin – and the Prime Minister who’s mastered it.
Sammy J gets up close and personal
Sammy J is bringing his musical comedy show, Symphony in J Minor, to Sydney – but not before speaking to The Sentinel’s arts and entertainment editor, Tahli Blackman.
Hannah Reilly’s latest production The Deb now showing at the Rebel Theatre
The Deb is a new Australian coming-of-age musical that almost everyone will be able to relate to. Tahli Blackman reports.
Family dysfunction and divorce played for laughs
The Sydney Theatre Company’s Grand Horizons makes you laugh – then makes you think, writes Gary Nunn.
Mark Trevorrow on his terrors, triumphs and a bloke called Bob
Whether you know him as Mark Trevorrow or Bob Downe, he’s an icon of Australian entertainment. The Sentinel gets up close and personal with the man himself ahead of his new Sydney shows.
Vale Wendy de Waal (1958-2022) & Doug MacLeod (1959-2021)
Acclaimed entertainer Mark Trevorrow pays tribute to two bright lights of the Australian showbiz industry who’ve recently passed away – both of whom had a tremendous impact on his life and career.
Mardi Gras defies Covid to unveil mammoth entertainment line-up
A diverse range of artists and performers are joining together to ensure this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is one to remember.
It’s a fruit salad orgy!
Its premiere season was a sensation and now 44 Sex Acts in One Week returns, pimped and pumped for Sydney Festival 2022.
Out of The Wharf but still splitting our sides
It’s moved from its long term home at The Wharf to new digs at the Seymour Centre – but the annual Wharf Revue is as hilarious and insightful as ever, writes Gary Nunn.
Michael Shafar: armed and dangerously funny
Comedian Michael Shafar lost a testicle due to cancer but not his sense of humour – and while his Movember moustache might look like a gag prop, he’s serious about raising money for men’s health.
The Lyin’ Queen: a theme park gone wild!
Trevor Ashley is coming out swinging – from a vine – with his re-vamped Jurassic jungle musical, The Lyin’ Queen.
The dynamic duo of cabaret
Mark Trevorrow and Shauna Jensen create synergetic magic in Viva, Bob Vegas. Arts editor Rita Bratovich spoke with both performers ahead of a run of new shows.
Out & About Sydney: November 2021
Sydney is finally out of lockdown and we can all stop pretending we actually like online events. Our November listings guide has you covered, with a comprehensive rundown of what’s on – in real life – across our great city.
Opening up a can of worms
The Wharf Revue is set to return with hilarious characters and razor sharp lampoonery in their new show, Can Of Worms.