Arts
★★★★
Review
Moulin Rouge! musical offers amusing mash-ups with sexiness
The stage musical version of Moulin Rouge! thickens the story and heightens the sexiness.
- by John Shand
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Behind-the-scenes stars transform Moulin Rouge into a musical
The creatives behind the film’s iconic costumes and make-up have pivoted to theatre, helping bring Paris to life for the musical version of Moulin Rouge!
- by Garry Maddox
‘It’s like a magic kingdom’: Gallery hands keys to locals for unique new show
An innovative project at the Art Gallery of NSW has invited a group of locals to curate their own exhibition.
- by Nick Galvin
★★★★½
Performing arts
The return of the Sydney Dance Company classic is a must-see
Ab [Intra] is the most interesting piece Rafael Bonachela has choreographed for Sydney Dance Company.
- by Jill Sykes
Are you a budding art collector? The Affordable Art Fair could be the place to start
Arriving in Sydney for the first time, the fair gives emerging and established artists an opportunity to showcase their work and for collectors to break into the market without breaking the bank.
- by Millie Muroi
The Broadway director who couldn’t refuse turning Moulin Rouge into a live show
Tony winner Alex Timbers was not out to copy the movie when he translated Moulin Rouge to the stage.
- by Linda Morris
Why jazz drumming legend Eric Harland had to go to Bible school
Of all the reasons for dropping out of music school, this has to be one of the weirdest.
- by John Shand
The top five gigs you shouldn’t miss in Sydney in June
Vivid Live continues apace with some under-the-radar gems, the return of old friends and a belated anniversary.
- by George Palathingal
★★★★
Performing arts
Sydney Symphony Orchestra explores three big ideas from Italy
The Italian Baroque century bequeathed to music the concepts of magnificence, dynamism, and emotionalism.
- by Daniel Herborn, Harriet Cunningham, Peter McCallum and John Shand
Sydney Fringe’s urgent call for venues ahead of its biggest line-up yet
Festival organisers are hunting for new venues to house the live music, dance and circus acts that have been in the works for the last couple of years.
- by Linda Morris
‘Jillian is here tonight’: Aaron Sorkin reaches out to his lost Australian love
The creator of The West Wing reconnected with a woman he had neither seen nor spoken to for 35 years.
- by Garry Maddox