The Sydney Opera House is one of those rare landmarks that feels every bit as extraordinary in…read moreperson as it does in photographs. I saw Ben Harper perform here about 20 years ago, and I still remember feeling incredibly privileged to experience such an iconic venue from the inside. The architecture had already aged beautifully then, and the harbor setting makes the entire approach feel cinematic without losing any of its elegance. Before the show, we had dinner outdoors at a restaurant very close by, which remains part of the memory almost as vividly as the concert itself. The water, the harbor traffic, and the evening light created an atmosphere that felt effortlessly Australian and completely world-class. Once inside, the acoustics were excellent, and hearing Ben Harper in a venue of that stature gave the performance an added sense of occasion. Beyond the concert halls, the Opera House benefits from one of the finest locations of any cultural institution I have visited. Bennelong Point, Sydney Harbor, and the surrounding promenade make it worth experiencing even if you are not attending a performance. If you get the opportunity to see a show here, take it.

I am so glad to have caught a show inside the opera house! The acoustics were amazing…read more I watched the Sydney symphony orchestra perform Beethoven's Symphony No 5. It was so good! To enter, start from the left bottom of the stairs and follow the crowd. (Don't go up the stairs expecting to be seated, like I did.) Then you go through security with bag check. Once inside, backpacks must be deposited at the coat check. This is where the toilets and concessions are. Then you get your tickets scanned, one ticket per person. Then you should head to whichever door is written on your ticket. They start exactly on time, so be prepared to arrive early. I feel like this is a must-do whilst in Sydney. I highly recommend!

If your to go to see one thrilling, nail biting, side splitting show this year in Sydney make it…read moreAbsinthe. The whole experience is top notch from beginning through to end. You walk into Hyde Park and begin to witness the Spiegeltent in all its glory. The Spiegeltent is a wooden tent that's glorious from all angles. It includes an outdoor beer garden to get the punters ready for a night of intense creative performances. The inside of the Spiegeltent is aesthetically pleasing and reminds me of a classy French nightclub in the great 1920's ( those good old days). The venue is very intimate with seating for at most 300. This is awesome because it allows close up experience for everyone. The show began with an awesome display of a man balancing some drinks while stacking chair after chair until he reached the top of the tent . As the show went on we got to witness some acrobatic performers balance on each other's heads, throw one another across the stage. The athletic abilities of this men and women left everyone mesmerised. The performance incorporated a lot of adult themes but it was all performed in good nature but the Gazillionaire who reminded me of Beetle Guice on the good stuff. He picked on the audience and had everyone wetting themselves ( well pretty close ). The whole show was tantalising and TITalising at some points (sorry couldn't help add that one in. If your after something completely different this is a definite must see in my opinion. The whole cast knocked it out of the park. Was lucky to meet some of the cast afterwards for a Q&A with some champagne. They are tremendous people who just love what they do and rightfully so. The Gazillionaire was calling me Waldo because I choose to wear a red and white stripped top. Witty to the last. Nothing else to say other then go to see this show for yourself.

Oh. My. God! This show was incredible!! I am not a big fan of shows and musicals but this just blew…read moreme away. How can one show be so funny, so sexy and so impressive? I really didn't know what to expect but I would say that Absinthe is a mix of cabaret, cirque de Soleil and wicked comedy. You absolutely must get yourself to this show and then tell everyone about it. I really don't want to give too much away but if you like crude humour, amazing feats of human strength, sexy performers and all around amazingness then this is for you.

Heading out to Parramatta for the night, as you do, we drove along the M4, not sure of what to…read moreexpect, given that the Chalk Art Festival and Crave Food Festival was on that weekend, but the reason we were driving along that highway, the awards night for the 48 Hour Film Project. We got to our destination, the Riverside Theatre on Church Street. A large brick structure next to the very brown Parramatta River. Parking was an issue but as luck would have it, the 'Our Lady of Mercy' had a park just for us. Inside the theatre we looked around, the Riverside Theatre has a number of different spaces, a small stage, where they were playing the National Theatres 'One Man, Two Guv'nors' filmed production which I had seen earlier that week at the Sydney Theatre and a much larger 700 seater where our event was to be screened. Pop corn was cheap at $2 for a small bag and we took advantage of that deal, but unfortunately the beers didn't follow in this tradition, priced at $7 for a Crown, the same for a Corona and again, $7 for a VB. Which makes about as much sense as paying the same price for a rump steak as you would for the hoof. The seating was comfortable and the sound was clear. We sat on the side of the seating arrangements and could still see the screen that had been placed above the stage perfectly well. There is a smokers courtyard in the middle of the structure and plenty of restaurants and shops surrounding the space, given that it is in the centre of the town. A fine theatre with seemingly interesting productions on offer for the upcoming season, only problem is, it's quite a way out of the centre of Sydney, although Parramatta is technically the centre of Sydney, both geographically and population wise.

I've only been disappointed once when I went to the Riverside theatre and that was the play not the…read morebuilding. It's in a beautiful position next to the river in Parramatta. They have a full season of shows from comedies to mysteries and they're open most nights. I have been to several first nights there were they have served canapes but I am sure they also serve food from the bar. They're fully licenced so a quick drink before the play is available. The seats are comfortable and they have future productions listed on the boards outside. However, I would recommend the Wine and Meat Company restaurant which is conveniently located next door - a fantastic duo!

Such a fun experience. We first took a class with Circus Arts in 2004. We loved it so much we…read morebooked a class with CA when we returned in 2023 with our children. They had so much fun as well. Highly recommend. Staff is so nice. You can also swim at the aquatic center after if you want!

I hate heights I hate fast motion…read moreI hate the feeling of trying to overcome my fears Circus Arts most definitely was not the place for me but yet I managed to find some courage DEEP DEEP DEEP within me and trapeze 5 times. It wasn't easy. I was the slowest climber up the ladder as I was shaking all the way up. I had to be pushed off all 5 times I flipped backwards on one attempt I can't tell the different between "hands down" and "hands up" when flying in the air I was the only person in the group that didn't make the catch ... but it's ok because I did it!!!!! I even managed an upside down hang on my first attempt! I am awesome! yeeaaahhh!!!

So much fun!!! Enjoying every single moment of watching short movies and ride, bubbles, wind and…read moresnow effects. It is the first real simulator. Recommend to watch snow coaster and wall of china.

I saw two shows at the Sydney Theatre Company, The Father and Australian Graffiti, while on…read morevacation a few years back. I usually try to visit place more than once before writing anything, and these were two events in quick succession. I am an American, and I likely won't be return to this venue for years if not decades (it was 30 years between trips to Australia last time); and, since the experiences were positive, I feel no qualms about saying so. I would say everything was comparable, in a good way, to my primary reference point of New York City. I'm thinking about events not like The Lion King, the big commercial live theatre extravaganzas. It was similar to if you were to take in The Father on Broadway. Maybe not quite as fancy, and the neighborhood was not as busy (not a bad thing). But the production values and the acting were, to a regular audience member, not discernibly different. Maybe it was more laid back, but I might be imagining that (or it was a function of my relaxed state). The bar at the end of the wharf was bustling and worth a visit. It looked as if for regulars, this was the whole evening: dinner and then a show. If I had company, I would have done that.

The last time I came to see a play at the Wharf Theatre, I came to see the modern adaption of the…read moreBertolt Brecht play, Baal. Baal is an anti hero, everyone loves and admires him despite his self destructive nature and sour attitude toward those around him. David Bowie performed Baal once, I bought a record of the music. It was very slow and his voice was very deep, though looking back, perhaps my record player wasn't working properly. We walk along the corridor of the Wharf Theatre, past the old pictures of those great actors to have graced the stage. The Sydney Theatre Company's hall of fame, interspersed between windows that look out onto the water. The ideal scenery for a night at the theatre, or anywhere else if water's your thing. At the end of the hallway is the foyer. The bar serves beer and wine, but I tuck into the free water located on a table near the balcony door. I run into an old friend and chat to her about various happenings in our lives that are interesting enough to relate to another human being in a social setting. The play is about to begin and we part ways to find our seats. The productions that the Sydney Theatre Company puts on are always of an extraordinarily high quality and this production is no different. The cast are the same as those who put it on in Melbourne and have all travelled up to display their wears. (In more ways than one, as the play is rife with nudity.) There's a question and answer session with the actors once the play is finished. It's very interesting to hear their take on such a dark and provocative piece of theatre.