These days we're all looking for avenues of comfort. And although it was fun fearing 2020 in 2019 in the way that it's fun watching Stephen King's The Shining, now it's 2020 and it's scary in a not-fun way like watching a mentally ill Shelley Duvall...
These are troubling times. Largely because we now have the ability to be more aware of the times in which we are living, whereas in times gone past all Alex Trebek had to do was smile and the comforting dopamine would start exploding like the eyeballs...
Paris is in flames. Not the sexy, sizzling kind. Nor the violent, bloody kind of the 18th Century. But the tear-gassy public-transport-system-screwing-up, complex, pension-based flames that have become a hallmark of the 21st Century. Yes, while it's perversely relaxing to focus on one horror at a time,...
Six whiskies, two Johnnies, one Elton. Take on an empty stomach. 10) Backdock Arts 2020 Season Launch Party 18th January What: Come celebrate another year with Backdock Arts performing arts theatre and be the first to see what they have in store for 2020. The season will be announced at...
Don't worry about a thing. Apocalyptic climatic conditions become far less viscerally threatening with a couple of litres of wine in your system. 10) War Horse 12th January-12th April What: Experience an unforgettable journey when the National Theatre of Great Britain’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse comes to Australia...
Cause of death: Camembert and smoke inhalation. 10) Novel presents Denis Sulta & Bradley Zero 12th January What: Following a huge performance at Pitch Music & Arts 2019, Denis Sulta’s dedicated fanbase is growing exponentially, making him one of the most talked about artists today. With multiple releases on Dixon...
A poet, a painter, a musician, a philosopher and a hell of a lot of giant puppets. 10) Opera Open Air 18th January What: Enjoy an artful, elegant evening with a quality performance by Sydney's opera stars. Gather on the green and be seen, bring to share light bites, wine...
This week will electrify you, which is anecdotally preferable to burning. 10) Season X in the Bridge #9 18th January What: Season X is proud to announce the ninth edition of this legendary event. They are bringing to you the best of House and Techno and the powerful Psytrance...
Well, music is in a phase of stagnation these days. While in one sense, the abolition of all-powerful studios is a positive thing, on the other hand SoundCloud now exists. But, with everything else there is to hate about the current world in which we live,...
Art and culture is no longer the preserve of the upper class. Gone are the days when the untouchable echelons of society would drink themselves giddy on cognac in an art gallery and jostle like children in the first two rows of a seal show to...