Arts

For more than 50 years, the Marian Street Theatre for Young People has been a creative cornerstone on the Upper North Shore. Discover how their inclusive holiday workshops, youth ensembles, and milestone productions are helping the next generation build resilience and find their voice.

Just a short drive up the coast for Northern Beaches and North Shore residents, the Avoca Beach Theatre stands as a rare mid-century time capsule. Discover how a makeshift 1948 fundraiser for a local rock pool evolved into one of the region's most beloved, family-owned cultural hubs.

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For over four decades, the NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition has served as a vital launching pad for Australia’s finest musical minds. This June, the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra hosts six brilliant young finalists performing full concerti live at The Concourse.

This June, Sydney’s premier celebration of light, music, and ideas will point its spectacular glow toward a critical social cause. Stepping into the spotlight as the festival’s official Charity Partner, Foodbank NSW & ACT is using the massive platform to deliver interactive light installations and key discussions exploring solutions to...

The unmatched energy and glamour of the world's entertainment capital are coming to Sydney this July. Recreating the lavish atmosphere of Nevada's famous showrooms, The Ultimate Vegas Show blends world-class illusion, circus feats, and timeless musical tributes into a spectacular variety production hosted by charismatic showman PJ Lane.

Marian Street Theatre for Young People (MSTYP) celebrated Youth Week with a series of creative workshops at East Lindfield. The program encouraged local teenagers to take bold steps through improv and Direct engagement with acclaimed theatre makers.

Tina Brown reflects on the premiere of Life Could Be a Dream. This debut feature from award-winning filmmaker Jasmin Tarasin follows Sarah, a woman reclaiming her future while redefining her life and relationships on her own terms.

Producers Neil Gooding and Alex Woodward bring a dazzling new tour of Steel Magnolias to the stage. Directed by Lee Lewis, this all-star ensemble explores the unbreakable bonds of friendship within a Southern beauty salon setting.

Photographer Juno Gemes opens her archives to celebrate her 40-year partnership with the late poet Robert Adamson. This intimate exhibition at the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery captures their shared connection to the Hawkesbury River and its community.