Carnival meets dark fairytale in this intriguing musical

Carnival meets dark fairytale in this intriguing musical

Despite its flaws,this show – inspired by a Victor Hugo story – weaves a tale that musical theatre fans shouldn’t miss.

  • byCameron Woodhead,Tony Way andAndrew Fuhrmann

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The best new shows to stream in May

The best new shows to stream in May

Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air this month.

  • byCraig Mathieson
Hacks returns for a third delicious season – and does not disappoint
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Hacks returns for a third delicious season – and does not disappoint

Deborah and Ava are reunited in the comedy-drama’s new season and it’s a thrill to see both their characters evolve (but not too much).

  • byKylie Northover
Protest,pain and family the themes as Archibald Prize entries arrive

Protest,pain and family the themes as Archibald Prize entries arrive

As the entries arrived at the Art Gallery of NSW ahead of Friday’s deadline,you could tell a lot about recent events in Australia by the faces painted.

  • byHelen Pitt
Why this dystopian and bloody slapstick misses the mark

Why this dystopian and bloody slapstick misses the mark

When it comes to someone getting their limbs sliced off or their head smashed in,Bill Skarsgard’s action thriller can’t be accused of stopping halfway.

  • byJake Wilson
Tired of the cult of the celebrity chef? This Juliette Binoche movie will fix that
★★★★
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Tired of the cult of the celebrity chef? This Juliette Binoche movie will fix that

Juliette Binoche provides the perfect antidote to the cult of the celebrity chef in this modest film that finds fascination in life’s quieter moments.

  • bySandra Hall
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Ready to chuck it all in and go adventuring? Maybe watch this first
★★★★
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Ready to chuck it all in and go adventuring? Maybe watch this first

There’s a fine line between adventure and misadventure,as this remarkable odyssey demonstrates.

  • bySandra Hall
Calling all Janiacs:Austen’s love of music has inspired a modern concert

Calling all Janiacs:Austen’s love of music has inspired a modern concert

Melburnians brought out their boas for Harry Styles then sequins for Taylor Swift. For a Jane Austen musical tribute,the dress code is:favourite character.

  • byGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Pop superstar Billie Eilish announces huge Australian tour

Pop superstar Billie Eilish announces huge Australian tour

The two-time Oscar winner will return to Australia to tour her coming album.

  • byHelen Pitt
A rare act of impersonation:Heather Mitchell’s enthralling RBG

A rare act of impersonation:Heather Mitchell’s enthralling RBG

Inhabiting someone as illustrious as US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no mean feat,but Mitchell doesn’t just capture her likeness – she captures her spirit.

  • byCameron Woodhead,Nadia Bailey,Jessica Nicholas andVyshnavee Wijekumar
One-man show about Sudan makes spirits soar above the sadness

One-man show about Sudan makes spirits soar above the sadness

Our reviewers check out the best shows around town including those offered by Belvoir,the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Comedy Festival.

  • byPeter McCallum,John Shand andDaniel Herborn