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David Wenham unleashes his full power as Achilles.

One man, 100 minutes, five stars: We’ll be talking about this play for years to come

David Wenham rages and soars as the Poet in An Iliad.

  • John Shand

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Each of the main characters is being blackmailed by the mysterious Mr Boddy.

Whodunit? I couldn’t care less by the end of this brainless farce

Our critic’s passionate response to the stage version of Cluedo leads this wrap-up of all the latest shows around town.

  • John Shand, Daniel Herborn, Amber Cunneen, James Jennings and Kate Prendergast

Guaranteed laughs and shows worth a punt: Something for everyone in our comedy festival guide

Sydney Comedy Festival has arrived. Here’s who is on our shortlist.

  • Daniel Herborn
Iolanthe and Janet Anderson in Sistren.

This is fierce, fresh and unmissable theatre

A five-star tour de force at Belvoir tops this round-up of current Sydney productions.

  • Harriet Cunningham, Peter McCallum, Michael Ruffles, John Shand and Kate Prendergast
The Mountain Goats: Jon Wurster, John Darnielle and Matt Douglas.

Why John Darnielle won’t pitch a musical to pal Lin-Manuel Miranda

He might be pen pals with the world’s most famous composer, but The Mountain Goats frontman won’t be heading to Broadway.

  • Barry Divola
Miranda Otto and Ewen Leslie.

Sex, lies, confusion ... and lots of talk about trout

An intriguing new stage production leads this wrap-up of all the important shows around town this week.

  • Joyce Morgan, Peter McCallum, Kate Prendergast, Chntal Nguyen, John Shand and Rod Yates
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Actor Nancye Hayes, the doyen of Australian musical theatre.

‘Oh, that’ll be nice, dear’: How Nancye Hayes proved her mother (and everyone else) right

Nancye Hayes always knew she was destined for the stage – but perhaps not that she was destined for a 65-year career.

  • John Shand
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Adam Duritz: Older and wiser but still embracing his inner oddball

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz couldn’t be happier to be back in Australia.

  • Bill Wyman
Where else can you both pat a snake and chase a dozen oysters with a Devonshire tea?

All hail the Easter Show, a gritty haven for milquetoast suburban kids

It’s that magical time of year when we get to judge cows and celebrate the art of quilling.

  • Nicole Elphick
Ben Reed, Jonny Lai and Kelton Lee SKEGSS and are among the many Bluesfest acts set to play local pubs in the Byron area after the festival was cancelled.

‘Lemonade out of lemons’: The Bluesfest stars playing Byron pubs following festival collapse

Businesses and fans are hoping for a fun and profitable weekend despite the implosion of the beloved event.

  • Nick Galvin