Lizzie: dark, queer rock musical is exhilaratingly bonkers
Sunny Grace reviews the Hayes Theatre Co’s sensational queer rock musical, Lizzie, now playing as part of the Sydney Festival.
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Parade, Fair Day and other key Mardi Gras events to proceed despite Party cancellation
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has confirmed its 2022 Party has been cancelled due to Covid-19 – but key events such as the Parade, Fair Day and Mardi Gras Film Festival will proceed.
Mardi Gras: parade at SCG to proceed – but party may yet be cancelled, says Kruger
“Mardi Gras saves lives. That’s why the show must go on.” The Sentinel sits down with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger.
First Nations in the spotlight at Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival
Tickets to the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival are on sale now, with this year’s festival putting a spotlight on First Nations stories, as well as queer community rebels.
Sydney WorldPride 2023 announces diverse curatorial associates
Sydney WorldPride 2023 has announced six curatorial associates who’ll bring an array of arts and cultural experiences to the festival.
Amyl and the Sniffers open an embattled Sydney Festival
Amyl and the Sniffers have blasted the 2022 Sydney Festival wide open with a concert outside St Mary’s Cathedral, of all places. Gary Nunn was there – and posted this review.
What a Jagged Little Pill!
Highly anticipated musical, Jagged Little Pill, receives mid-performance standing ovations.
“I want to find an Australian husband!”: Todrick Hall
EXCLUSIVE: US superstar Todrick Hall speaks with the Sentinel about being in charge of his career, working with Beyoncé, his dark and difficult moments, and much more ahead of the Australian leg of his Femuline World Tour.
HIV/AIDS – the neglected pandemic
Despite a narrative which contends that HIV is ‘under control’, the pandemic still rages across the globe and the quality of life for many people living with HIV remains poor, writes James May.
“Businesses deserve two votes, not one”: the Liberal candidate for Sydney Lord Mayor
Editor-at-large Gary Nunn meets Shauna Jarrett, the conservative candidate who has thrown her hat in the ring to run the City of Sydney.
Tim Chappel’s imaginarium
Tim Chappel was catapulted to the world stage in 1995 when he won an Oscar for his costumes in the cult film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. 26 years on, he is as relevant and in-demand as ever, writes Travis de Jonk.
Gay activist alleges police intimidation at rally
Sydney LGBTQI activist Gary Burns has alleged he was treated in an aggressive and hostile manner by NSW Police at the recent Trans Day of Resistance Rally in Newtown.
Wherever She Wanders tackles university rape culture
The Sentinel speaks with writer Kendall Feaver and actor Emily Havea about Wherever She Wanders, a new play tackling university rape culture.
Govt report recommends more support for LGBTIQ+ and SGD mental health, suicide prevention
The federal government has released its long awaited Mental Health and Suicide Prevention report, which proposes more funding for services that assist LGBTIQ+ and SGD people, among other recommendations.
On coming out in style with Penelope Pettigrew
The Voice Australia star Penelope Pettigrew speaks to the Sentinel about bisexuality, visibility and bold plans for the future, as she releases a brand new single.