David Kary

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.

4736 posts by David Kary

top coat : variations on a theme

Michelle Law’s play is a variation on a popular narrative device, that of two people trading places, and seeing what eventuates. One can play these kind of scenarios for the drama or the comedy. Law’s play goes for whipsmart comedy …

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the phantom of the opera coming back to sydney opera house

Opera Australia in association with The Really Useful Group, will present Cameron  Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The  Opera in Sydney and Melbourne.  

The much-anticipated production will premiere at the Sydney Opera

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falling for figaro : a great date night movie

The scenario to Australian filmmaker Ben Lewin’s new film FALLING FOR FIGARO sees Millie, an American fund manager, realise one day that her life-long dream is to become an opera singer. Quitting the job and moving away from her boyfriend,

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in loving memory coming to the hayes

The loss. The love.  The unbearable rage and surprising hilarity, IN LOVING MEMORY

is a celebration of the many shapes colours and faces of grief.  Through a series of original musical eulogies, sung with a live band, Mia Morrisey invites

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coming soon : kxt on 181 broadway

After six great years in the heart of “the Cross”, we’re moving into the heart of the city to create a brand new theatre.

181 Broadway is a heritage site, a grand old 1890 sandstone bank sitting on the corner …

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dramatis scientificae : science mixed with comedy

Are black holes newsworthy? Should menus tell the unvarnished truth?

Three performers play a variety of characters in comic sketches, stand-up, and songs in the latest science comedy show STIR FRIED SCIENCE  from science-based theatre group Dramatis Scientificae who “help …

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the song company : paul capsis in dry my tears

Paul Capsis leaves microphones and costumes behind in his first ever solo acoustic performance.

Join Paul on this gritty musical journey that begins in the streets of 1930’s Berlin with the music of Kurt Weill (The Threepenny Opera) and John …

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