Arts

In the world of musical theatre, the "swing" is the unsung hero. North Shore local Manon Gunderson-Briggs discusses the unpredictability of her role in the upcoming production of Anastasia and her roots in the Gordon and Northbridge arts scenes.

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What happens when a local choir falls apart? Pymble Players present The Heartbreak Choir, a professional-grade community production exploring how music and friendship can repair even the deepest fractures. Showing at Zenith Theatre from 20–29 March.

A large-scale mural celebrating Ku-ring-gai’s native waterways has been unveiled at Roseville Chase Oval. Created by artist Brode Compton of Blackbook Ink, the artwork is part of Council’s 2026 Urban Murals program and is the first of two public murals commissioned this year.

Exhibition ‘Still/Alive’ will be featured at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 13 February to 1 March 2026. Artists Libby Moore from Beecroft and Viola Dominello from Dural have come together through their shared appreciation for Australian native flowers.

All I ever wanted to do was draw. I only discovered caricatures in Year 7, after seeing political cartoons in the newspaper - until then I drew my own version of superheroes, cars and characters from TV shows – and wound up drawing my teachers (who were, to be fair,...

Debora Krizak is one of the leading ladies in the Australian musical theatre world. Holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Performing Arts from Adelaide University, Debora has made a name for herself in previous theatre productions including The Producers, Titanic, Calendar Girls, Sondheim on Sondheim, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and...

Turn your wall into a local art gallery for the entire year! The Post is proud to present our very first Community Calendar, a collection designed to be much more than just a schedule planner—it is a genuine piece of wall art. We have collaborated with the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community...

Glen Street Theatre has announced an expansive program for the 2026 season, featuring drama, comedy, music, dance, children’s theatre, and special events. Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said Glen Street Theatre is more than just a venue for the arts. ‘Glen Street Theatre is the beating heart of our local creative community,’ she said. ‘It’s a...

As we count down the days until Christmas and New Year, there are several people in our midst who aren’t thinking about holidays. Among them are our artists! From street performers, actors and singers getting ready for the annual Sydney Festival, to musicians gearing up for the Tamworth Country Music Festival,...