The Sydney Traveler

If you prefer your plays to feature gritty plots and black humour over fluffy music numbers, then Big Deal is for you. This raw production tells real Australian stories with equal measures of humour and darkness.
Big Deal tells the tales of six quirky characters living in Bondi. They come together through their mutual addictions and disconnection with society, and the results are mesmerising.
The play is brutally honest in its exploration of compelling themes including drugs, prostitution, and corruption. It knows life is not black and white, and reveals the shades of grey present in topics like drug legalisation and substance …read more

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Last month I brought you my top 10 Sydney freebies.
So I was interested to see an article in today’s Sydney Morning Herald offering up the best places for cheap entertainment.
These places might not cost you nothing, but they’re so affordable they’re pretty close to it!
Here are the great bargains the paper found.

Sydney Opera House on a Shoestring is a fantastic page put together by the Sydney Opera House. It tells you all about the shows costing you less than $50, including talks, plays, musical performances, and more. In fact, some concerts cost as little as $9! The page is arranged …read more

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The name of this uproarious Stella Green production is enough to send men scurrying for the hills, and encourage women to burn their bras. But it’s not really as scary as all that.
This insightful and hilarious play is for girls that loved Sex and the City, and for men still struggling to understand their women. Billed as a “survival manual for the modern urban goddess,” it tells the stories of the problems young women face every day. Why does The Pill make us so moody? Do we really need to wear a G-string? Why are men so perverted? Is there …read more

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Little ones will love the Youngstars2.com performance of the classic fairytale Cinderella, playing at venues around Sydney these school holidays.
Modern mums and dad will also be glad to know this production isn’t just about balls and handsome princes. It also sends a message of hope and encourages its little audience to believe in themselves.
Kids are invited to dance and sing along with Cinders, the fairy godmother, Prince Charming, the evil stepmother, and her wicked stepsisters.
Big screen visuals and amazing light effects combine with the live action show for something really special.
Dates: January 10 to 25
Time: Morning and afternoon shows
Location: Venues …read more

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The Sydney Festival is still a couple of months away, but after its official launch last Thursday, I’m already getting excited. With so many events, it can be difficult to decide what to see. Here are the ten shows I think you shouldn’t miss. For the full program and bookings, make sure you check out the Sydney Festival website.
Festival First Night
What: Massive street party to celebrate opening night, featuring 200 festival artists. Highlights include a free Brian Wilson and Paul Kelly concert in The Domain and the dance party in Martin Place. 
Where: Angel Place, The Domain, Hyde Park, Macquarie Street, …read more

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On most days you can see tourists snapping photos beside the famous Sydney Opera House. After all, this unique white building, developed by Danish designer Jørn Utzon, is what most visitors to Sydney want to see. 
But don’t just settle for the average tourist experience. To really enjoy this modern architectural marvel though you need to go inside.
Whether you enjoy dance, music, theatre or comedy, there’s sure to be a show at the Opera House to catch your interest. Keep an eye on this blog, as I’ll feature some of the best shows the Opera House has to offer.
If you’re a …read more

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