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Presented by GWB Entertainment and Opera Australia By Damien Barrett @_helloshoppers I need to preface my review of Opera Australia’s Sunset Boulevard with a couple of important statements. Firstly, Sunset Boulevard is my all-time favourite musical. And secondly, I am a genuine fan of Sarah Brightman – but not in…

Divinely Joyous – Donovan, Burchmore and Lemon triumph as a Holy Trinity  Review by Damien Barrett @_helloshoppers Not every musical can be a Hamilton or a Les Mis and take the world by storm. Not every musical can be a lavish, over-the-top spectacular like Moulin Rouge, the jukebox musical to…

Prepare for a vibrant explosion of colour and creativity as Central Coast, NSW, comes alive with its fourth annual Coastal Twist Festival. Running from October 1st to the crowning jewel “Coastie Carnie Fair Day” on October 6th.  Already entrenched as a unique quirky, kitsch Australiana festival blossoming across 6 days with 11 events, this…

Words: Damien Barrett @_helloshoppers | Images: Bob Seary A macabre black comedy with a touch of (non)erotic asphyxiation  It’s 1965, and capital punishment has just been abolished in the UK. In a dingy pub in the north of England, the landlord, Harry, who until recently was known as “the second-best…

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival will return to Sydney from 14 February – 2 March 2025, ready to bedazzle the emerald city with a celebration of pride and diversity. FREE TO BE will be the central theme for 2025 festivities. 2025 will be the festival’s 47th year, and…

Title: HIDING HIMAuthor: Adam Hattan Published by: The Hattan Company Ltd Published Date: July 2, 2024 Purchase:  www.adamhattan.com Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 270 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1916089747 Reviewer: Rob Manser (@Robs_Wild_World) Although this book is marketed as a young adult read, the story will resonate with older audiences too, who, until…

The 71st Sydney Film Festival tonight awarded the prestigious Sydney Film Prize to Italian filmmaker Paola Cortellesi for her film There’s Still Tomorrow, a moving, empowering melodrama about an industrious woman in post-WWII Rome. Cortellesi directs and stars in the film, which became a box office phenomenon in Italy, outperforming the likes of Barbie and Oppenheimer. The winner…

The 71st Sydney Film Festival (5-16 June) opened tonight at the State Theatre with the World Premiere of Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line. Festival Director Nashen Moodley opened the Festival to a packed auditorium including Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line director Paul Clarke and Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett. Sydney Film Festival Board Chair, Darren Dale said, “I am…

In the vibrant landscape of contemporary music, LGBTQIA+ musicians continue to play a pivotal role in shaping culture, challenging norms, and amplifying diverse voices. As society evolves towards greater acceptance and inclusivity, these artists make an indelible impact through their talent, creativity, and unwavering authenticity.  In 2024, amidst a backdrop…

The Wickham put on a stellar celebration of lgbtqia+ pride today in Brisbane. Guidetogay.com is there capturing all the action. Photos are being uploaded live today to this very page. For video content check out our instagram and subscribe to our YouTube.channel