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Lyrics are king at a Doja Cat show – it’s a shame we can’t hear most of them
As soon as the Californian rapper launched into her track Cards, it was clear something wasn’t right. But that didn’t mean the night was a write-off.
- byNell Geraets,Andrew Fuhrmann,Tony Way,Thuy On andKarl Quinn
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This could be the silliest play I’ve ever seen
Our reviewers run the rule over the latest shows in town.
- byPeter McCallum,Kate Prendergast,Rod Yates andJohn Shand
When Colin Friels’ Lear soars it’s heartbreaking
Our reviewers take in the biggest shows around town.
- byPeter McCallum,George Palathingal,Nadia Russell,Kate Prendergast,John Shand andHarriet Cunningham
Thunderstruck: AC/DC shakes Sydney in explosive homecoming show
In their long-awaited return to Sydney, the old timers proved they are rock’n’roll masters as they gave fans at Accor Stadium exactly what they wanted to hear.
- byJames Jennings
My heart sank during the opening scene – but then things took a turn
In the opening moments of Much Ado About Nothing at MTC, it looked like we were in for a rough night. But this new spin on a classic is undeniably brilliant.
- byCameron Woodhead,Bridget Davies,Tony Way,Vyshnavee Wijekumar andAndrew Fuhrmann
★★★★½
Sydney live reviews
Match that, AC/DC: Supercharged Metallica throw down the gauntlet
Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- byKate Prendergast,Peter McCallum,John Shand,Cassie Tongue andMichael Ruffles
AC/DC’s triumphant homecoming led by Angus Young’s guitar masterclass
The Australian leg of the rock band’s Power Up tour kicked off in style in front of a massive crowd at the MCG.
- byKarl Quinn
No one took her seriously, but this superstar continues to prove her critics wrong
Despite having no support act, no encore, and not a single instrumentalist or DJ on stage, Addison Rae’s show was a phenomenon.
- byKaty Hall
Hours of full on power: Metallica deliver fierce and fiery show
The Metallica family roared their approval at the heavy rock show on Saturday night.
- byCameron Woodhead,Jessica Nicholas,Martin Boulton,Tony Way andGabriela Sumampow
★★★★★
Sydney live reviews
Oasis serve Sydney fans a near-perfect set in triumphant return
After everything the Gallagher brothers have been through, there was a lot of love in the house at Accor Stadium, and more than expected was on the stage.
- byGeorge Palathingal
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Melbourne live reviews
This play about artist Joy Hester is a must-see
Emma Louise Pursey’s firebrand delivery emphasises the relentlessness with which Joy Hester seized life.
- byAndrew McClelland,Cameron Woodhead,Vyshnavee Wijekumar andBridget Davies