One-man bland:Niall Horan is supposed to be a star but failed to shine
★★★
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One-man bland:Niall Horan is supposed to be a star but failed to shine

Among the reviews in this wrap of the biggest shows around town our critics give their take on the former One Direction member’s performance.

  • byShamim Razavi,Michael Bailey,Millie Muroi andDaniel Herborn

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After weeks of controversy,Blondie and Alice Cooper finally play to Sydney crowd
★★★★
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After weeks of controversy,Blondie and Alice Cooper finally play to Sydney crowd

This all-day event had a lot to live up to but,powered by the terrific acts who actually did turn up,it didn’t disappoint.

  • byGeorge Palathingal
Gladys Knight,Empress of soul sings her final goodbye to Australia
★★★★
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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
A night of ‘blazing splendour’ from Sydney Symphony
★★★★
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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
You’ll want to feast on this unmissable new zombie musical
★★★★★
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You’ll want to feast on this unmissable new zombie musical

Our reviewers take a look at some of the latest shows around town,including Zombie! The Musical,Holding The Man,Frame Narrative and Wit.

  • byJohn Shand andKate Prendergast
The Human League put on a classic retro show – but it’s all about that one song
★★★★
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The Human League put on a classic retro show – but it’s all about that one song

Our critics give their verdict on the latest shows around town,including the Human League,Yothu Yindi,Hannah Gadsby,the Song Company,Angelique Kidjo and Bell Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

  • byJohn Shand,Peter McCallum,Daniel Herborn,Shamim Razavi,Michael Ruffles andJames Jennings
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The masterful Lehman Trilogy is a work tinged with human greatness
★★★★½
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The masterful Lehman Trilogy is a work tinged with human greatness

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

  • byMichael Ruffles,John Shand,James Jennings andMillie Muroi
Carlotta is still doing everything her own way at 80
★★★½
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Carlotta is still doing everything her own way at 80

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

  • byHarriet Cunningham,Peter McCallum andJohn Shand
Love ballet? See this. New to ballet? See this.
★★★★½
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Love ballet? See this. New to ballet? See this.

Our reviewers give their verdicts on the latest shows around town.

  • byJames Jennings,Cassie Tongue,Peter McCallum andChantal Nguyen
Fran Lebowitz on smoking,revenge and why there should be kids-only planes
★★★★
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Fran Lebowitz on smoking,revenge and why there should be kids-only planes

Our critics look over some of the latest performances around the city.

  • byJohn Shand andPeter McCallum
Fifty years on,Paul Weller’s ever-changing moods continue to delight
★★★★½
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Fifty years on,Paul Weller’s ever-changing moods continue to delight

Our critics give their verdict on the latest shows around town.

  • byKate Prendergast,George Palathingal,Bernard Zuel andPeter McCallum