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.
Prominent American playwright John Patrick Shanley dedicated one of his finest plays, an early work DANNY AND THE BLUE SEA to, ’everyone in the Bronx who punched me or kissed me and to everyone I punched or kissed.’ As.you can …
Sometimes watching the audience coming into a particular show can be nearly as entertaining as the show itself. Arriving and settling early definitely has its benefits, particularly if you are a committed people watcher.
The audience arriving for the 8.30pm …
It has been a while, a long while, since I have seen such a raw, confronting theatre.
As we walked out of the theatre, my friend asked me what my thoughts were. I told her, ‘too soon. Too soon. I …
From the creators of the smash box office hit Kneecap comes SAIPAN, the unforgettable and hilarious story of Roy Keane vs Mick McCarthy, which left Ireland’s 2002 World Cup divided. Steve Coogan leads in this riveting, witty, and utterly unmissable …
Above pic : Jen Manoogian and Simon Pearce in GTC’s The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd
Congratulations to the marvellous Genesian team – the cast of 13 and a crew of 20 The production is hugely fun, from the clever program …
In late January 2026, Bittersweet Productions will be putting on their first production for the year.
This is a company well worth supporting. Their goal is to build a sustainable model for community theatre. Bittersweet provides some basic remuneration to …
In David Williamson’s new play THE SOCIAL LADDER,
Mandy Bishop plays Williamson’s latest very ambitious
protagonist Katie Norris. Katie has worked for a long time in
the arts admin world and has made a good life for herself.
She and …
One of the highest ranked films of the year amongst critics and cinephiles, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT is the Palme d’Or winning cinematic masterpiece by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi. This thrilling tale of justice, revenge and life in …
Opera Australia’s 70th anniversary year has begun its first production with the return of one of its most loved productions, Director Moffat Oxenbould’s production of MADAMA BUTTERFLY (composer Giacomo Puccini, librettists Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa).
The scenario …
Australian audiences will soon be able to secure their seats for Disney’s THE LION KING ahead of the triumphant return of the world’s #1 musical to Sydney. Opening at the Capitol Theatre from April 2026, this season marks ten …