Stream a theatre classic into your home to reflect on the role of the writer, and big city rivalry
Review: David Williamson’s Emerald City – On Demand, Riverside Theatres Digital. Reviewed by editor-at-large Gary Nunn.
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Ally Boom Boom: the bizarre tale of the kids’ entertainer-cum-neo-Nazi
An investigation into neo-Nazis has discovered popular children’s entertainer, ‘Ally Boom Boom’ – who also drummed for pop-punk band The Spazzys – is a racist who posts hate speech online.
Radicals: Remembering the Sixties
Jim McIlroy reviews Radicals: Remembering the Sixties by noted Sydney activists and authors Meredith Burgmann and Nadia Wheatley.
Why Adam Goodes rejected the AFL Hall of Fame offer
Adam Goodes, award-winning former Aussie Rules football star, turned down the AFL’s invitation to be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame – for very good reasons, argues Alec Smart.
Light and sound installations to showcase Black, queer and grassroots stories in Central Sydney
For five nights in May, three locations around Warrane (Sydney Cove) will be transformed with images, music and stories of Sydney’s Black, queer and grassroots communities.
Nancy Denis is on fire!
Nancy Denis and her band are performing at Darlinghurst Theatre’s new cabaret style space – and they are red hot, writes Rita Bratovich.
Gittoes a highlight of packed Casula Powerhouse program
Major Australian artist George Gittoes is a highlight of the impressive autumn/winter program at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
Effie-ing Fabulous: Mary Coustas
The Sentinel speaks with Mary Coustas – actor, comedian, TV personality, writer and the woman behind iconic Greek-Australian character, ‘Effie’.
Spat at, sneezed on and told to go ‘home’: how racism against Asian Australians has escalated
Asian Australians are experiencing an upsurge in racism, with bigots emboldened by Covid-19 and Australia’s deteriorating relationship with China.
Taking cancel culture to extremes?
The Sentinel speaks with theatre director Shari Sebbens about her funny yet scathing play, Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner.
The rise of Matty Mills: from homelessness and foster care to private jet trips with Baz Luhrmann
Gary Nunn speaks to Matty Mills about his remarkable ascent – and predicts even bigger things for the Kamilaroi wunderkind.
Pauline Hanson’s webpage is now redirecting to the Refugee Council of Australia
The website of divisive anti-immigration MP, Senator Pauline Hanson, is diverting visitors to the Refugee Council of Australia website in a stunt created by an anonymous prankster.
Interview with an activist: Carolyn Ienna AKA Rap Attack
Sydney vegan performer and activist Carolyn Ienna talks animal rights, ethics, disability and racism.
The Seditious Mr Zoates
John Moyle profiles inner Sydney artist Toby Zoates and the upcoming SEDITION 2020 Festival.