For the musical theatre star, who starred in the Australian productions of Wicked and Legally Blonde, it was Johnny Young Talent Time and passionate teachers who ignited the singing and dancing flame.

With the NSW government and opposition both voicing their support for the venue's reopening, we speak to Trafalger's Tim McFarlane about what happens next.

Trevor Ashley began his career at the Sydney Cabaret Convention. Now he is launching a new cabaret festival with Jennifer Holliday as one of the stars.

D'Arietta's Cohen was a safe, satisfying journey rather than a ride.

The cast give it their all, but the sketchy show is no musical holy grail. Still, it’s a lot of fun.

Kate Mulvany is brilliant in this raw but heartfelt, life-affirming show.

Justin Fleming's writing is ingenious, but a pacier, more energetic production would heighten the play's impact.

Alice Chance talks about synesthesia, Eurovision, the musical Fangirls, and her new string quartet for the Bowral Autumn Music Festival.

A circus spectacular of acrobatic virtuosity.

Nasi Voutsas and Bertrand Lesca's tense, comic two-hander draws the audience in and makes it complicit.

An immersive and magical experience where Chekhov meets Heysen.

The photographer and actress’s real-life encounter becomes a tantalising cocktail of truth and fiction.