Making some noise:the Australian comedians enjoying the Taskmaster effect

Making some noise:the Australian comedians enjoying the Taskmaster effect

After proving themselves to TV’s Taskmaster,these comedians are touring with a newfound confidence and fanbase.

  • byHannah Story

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Gladys Knight,Empress of soul sings her final goodbye to Australia

Gladys Knight,Empress of soul sings her final goodbye to Australia

Our critics take in some of the latest shows around town,including Gladys Knight,West Side Story,Faure’s Requiem,Wilco and Jessica Mauboy.

  • byJohn Shand,Michael Ruffles,Bernard Zuel andPeter McCallum
New Powerhouse Museum warehouse opens amid union complaints

New Powerhouse Museum warehouse opens amid union complaints

Weeks after Powerhouse Ultimo closed for renovations,a new facility opened to store relocated items – and it’s already been the subject of union complaints.

  • byLinda Morris
Miriam Margolyes on the joy of swearing and why she is a serious person

Miriam Margolyes on the joy of swearing and why she is a serious person

The veteran Harry Potter actor is showing no signs of slowing down at 82.

  • byNick Galvin
The Australian woodworker taking social media by storm

The Australian woodworker taking social media by storm

Nick Pedulla is one of a new breed of craftspeople who are building massive online profiles.

  • byNick Galvin
What it takes to go from tin shed dance classes to performing for 3000 people

What it takes to go from tin shed dance classes to performing for 3000 people

Years of sacrifice and hard work have paid off for the dancers selected to perform in West Side Story.

  • byChantal Nguyen
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Olivia Colman is brilliant in this glorious,foul-mouthed comedy
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Olivia Colman is brilliant in this glorious,foul-mouthed comedy

Wicked Little Letters is a fictionalised version of a celebrated legal case that transfixed 1920s Britain.

  • bySandra Hall
A night of ‘blazing splendour’ from Sydney Symphony

A night of ‘blazing splendour’ from Sydney Symphony

Our critics take a look at the latest shows around town.

  • byPeter McCallum,Cassie Tongue andHarriet Cunningham
Do believe the hype:Fred again.. is a massive talent
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Do believe the hype:Fred again.. is a massive talent

The British DJ demonstrates he is no flash in the pan at his first Sydney stadium gig.

  • byShamim Razavi
Fifty years after they declared war on music,the party continues for punk icons The Damned

Fifty years after they declared war on music,the party continues for punk icons The Damned

At nearly 70,Captain Sensible sees no reason to hang up his guitar,especially as he’s actually learned how to play it now.

  • byScott Ellis
The artist who won an $80,000 award by involving her kids and parents

The artist who won an $80,000 award by involving her kids and parents

The winner of this year’s La Prairie Art Prize is a deeply symbolic and emotional work that highlights the importance of family.

  • byNick Galvin