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.
Q. Last year you became the first chief female conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO), and you are contracted to the Orchestra for the next three years. You must be happy to be back working in Australia?
A. Yes, …
This unique venue opens its doors to music lovers in 2023 for a spectacular five concert season. LIVE AT THE GREAT lines up some of the most talented and exciting musicians in Australia, in programs that won’t be heard
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This is not the first time that I have seen an Australian playwright target a ‘fictional’ prime time radio broadcaster.
Back in March 2005 the Sydney Theatre Company invited me to review David Williamson’s then new play INFLUENCE…
Stay awake all night under the watchful eye of the mopoke with this twenty four hour free arts and culture festival taking over Macquarie Street, between Hunter Street and the Hyde Park Barracks. Expect music, live arts, glow in the …
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Why do playwrights come up with such awkward titles for their work? Hubris and Humiliation. I had to look up the word hubris, Definition. Excessive pride and self confidence. Is the play going to be about Novak Djokovic, …
Jump aboard the luxury cruise liner The Ile De France as we sail across the Atlantic in the company of two of musical theatre’s most dazzlingly charismatic heroines. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes tells the raucous and subversive story of Lorelei Lee …
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s dazzling new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat arrives in Sydney in just three weeks! Following the overwhelming wave of critical and audience acclaim the production received during its Melbourne season, this …
After a highly successful 10 day festival at Bondi, the 32nd annual FLiCKERFEST International and Australian awards were announced this evening at a star-studded ceremony at Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach.
Attended by celebrated guests from the Australian film industry, filmmakers …
After a sold-out premiere season at the Sydney Opera House in 2019 and acclaim on an Australian tour, the award winning smash hit show MATADOR proudly returns to Sydney, bolder than ever.
Featuring a new stage set, new original music …
The Australian Chamber Orchestra will embark on an exhilarating adventure through the Seasons as two of Australia’s most dynamic musicians, ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and Egyptian-born oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros join forces in a coming together of two musical …