David Kary completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) at Wollongong University between 1990 and 1992 majoring in Arts Journalism and Theatre Studies. Ever since 1992 he has been writing about the arts scene in Sydney in various publications.
He has managed Sydney Arts Guide since 2004.
Thanks to Transmission Films, we have 10 double passes to give away to SOUND OF FALLING, a film directed by Mascha Schilinski, opening nationally in cinemas on 4 JUNE 2026.
At different points throughout the last century, Alma, Erika, …
Featured image : A still from the movie AMRUM
Palace and German Films are delighted to announce the full program for the 2026 HSBC German Film Festival, an unmissable showcase of contemporary cinema from the region. Featuring gripping true stories, …
Above : Romeo And Juliet (Cranko) Grace Carroll, Joseph Caley Pic Daniel Boud
One of the landmarks of The Australian Ballet’s history, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet was first performed by the Company in 1974. More than a classic, it …
This Chekhov play tells the story of three sisters and one brother who grew up in their beloved city of Moscow where they thrived in the vibrant, sophisticated culture of Russia’s capital city.
Sadly for them, ten years ago, …
Belgian pianist and composer Daniel Verstappen returns to the Sydney Opera House on May 2 (7pm) for a one-night performance that brings together classical piano, film music and original composition.
Verstappen has developed a distinctive voice that draws on the …
Three-time Grammy-nominated blues legend Eric Bibb returns to Australia in April and May 2026 for his most extensive full-band tour to date – bringing his acclaimed new album One Mississippi to stages around the country.
A towering figure in contemporary …
In this Disney stage version of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, adapted from the original 1740 novel by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, opens with the backstory of an arrogant Prince, cursed for his cruelty, who has been turned in to …
The Festival 2026 opened at Palace cinemas at the Entertainment Quarter last night (Friday 17th April).
Opening night addresses were given by Professor Claire Annesley, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture at the University of New South …
Above pic : Ewen Leslie as The Man in Jez Butterworth’s THE RIVER at the Sydney Opera House. Pic Daniel Boud.
On a crisp night in a remote cabin perched above a winding river, a man, simply called The Man, …
After a whirlwind national tour and a chorus of critical acclaim, the high-flying, five-star hit La Ronde has returned to The Grand Electric.
Since opening last year, La Ronde has proven irresistible to audiences, playing in five cities in under …