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.
Toby Jones plays teacher Philip Burton who mentored the young Richard Burton
Marking 100 years since the birth of Richard Burton, MR BURTON chronicles a powerful portrait of the relationship between Richie Jenkins (Harry Lawley), a volatile working-class boy and …
In Vivian Nugyen’s play WERKAHOLICS, the setup features Australia’s latest ‘it’ girl and influencer Lilian (Georgia Yenna Oom) who thrives on the facile, superficial, beauty myth based world she is a master at. She is determined that her best friend …
This is one of my favourite plays. Harold Pinter’s 1978 play, set in London and Venice between 1968 and 1977, charts the course of an extra marital affair in a very different way. The narrative is told in reverse chronological …
Revered French filmmaker François Ozon showcases a mushroom-related crime at a family lunch, in this evocative portrayal of life in a French village which hides many secrets beneath its tranquil exterior.
In the quiet stillness of autumnal Burgundy, Michelle (Hélène …
ARIA No 1. artist Meg Mac brings her extraordinary voice to Belvoir Street Theatre for three exclusive Monday night performances, offering audiences an exclusive journey through her catalogue including a first listen to material from the forthcoming album, IT’S MY …
The Art Gallery of New South Wales was pleased to announce that Brisbane artist Julie Fragar has won the Archibald Prize 2025 and $100,000 for her portrait of fellow Brisbane artist and colleague Justene Williams, titled Flagship Mother Multiverse …
Gene A’Hern has won the Sir John Sulman Prize 2025 and $40,000 for his work Sky painting, a bold, vibrant and gestural work that draws on his relationship to the Blue Mountains where he lives and works. This is …
Sydney artist Jude Rae has won the Wynne Prize 2025 and $50,000 for her painting Pre-dawn sky over Port Botany container terminal, depicting an immense sky underlaid with the rust reds of impending sunrise.
Rae’s painting was selected …
KOSHERTHEATRESPORTS – the Jewish-comedy-themed spin-off from Sydney’s longest-running comedy show – returns to its home of Bondi Pavilion Theatre on Sunday 31 August as part of the Bondi Theatre Company’s Winter Comedy Cabaret Season.
Since its 1995 debut, the …
“One of the great orchestras in the world.” Sir Simon Rattle
Following the mesmerising performances of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony in 2023 conducted by Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Alexander Briger, and 2024’s Chamber Concert series with counter tenor …