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.
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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.
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.
Lockdown 2.0 versus 1.0 – and a tribute to glam rock
Mel W is a single mum, working from home and putting two kids through remote learning during Lockdown 2.0. Here’s how she’s coping …
A vanguard of wonderfully terrible entertainment
Rita Bratovich reviews the thrilling, shocking and deliciously decadent Wonderfully Terrible Things at The Vanguard, Newtown.
Spiegelesque: bawdy, hilarious, spellbinding and totally entertaining
Spiegelesque is a thrilling variety show that packs in everything from breathtaking acrobatics to dance, slapstick and sultry songs.
Katie Little: a mass of talent
She’s an acclaimed writer, comedian and creative dynamo – but it’s Katie Little’s new music that’s set to wow you, writes Travis de Jonk.
Marty Bright sprinkles the chai spice on his dazzling stand-up comedy
Sydney comedian Marty Bright has taken his unique style of stand-up comedy from remote bush stages to Los Angeles. Youth editor Corin Shearston pried into his mind.
“I no longer speak to mum. She’s done some awful, nasty things”: Rosie Waterland
Rosie Waterland has a new show, a newish conservative commentator boyfriend and is about to break into fiction, writes Gary Nunn, who interviewed her for the Sentinel.
This vegan comedian has a simple request
Vegan editor Elizabeth Usher speaks with Rodney Todd ahead of his Sydney Comedy Festival show “Good Morning Kebab”.
Having the balls to laugh at cancer
Comedian Michael Shafar has dealt with all the Big Cs: cancer, chemo, Covid and comedy – but he’ll be giving 110% at the Sydney Comedy Festival this year.