Reviews
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The Australian Ballet: Carmen
Arts & Entertainment Reviews
Artistic Director David Hallberg of the Australian Ballet describes Carmen as the most ambitious contemporary production programme… -
Treasure Islands Supper Dance
Arts & Entertainment Reviews
The process of decolonising museums is a complex one. It’s not just about returning objects colonising nations stole, it’s also about more accurately contextualising objects we purchased or legitimately acquired. Treasure Islands, which culmin… -
Moche (BYO White Wine Only)
Food & Drink Reviews
"Peruvian cuisine is having its moment" writes Jackie McMillan citing Sydney restaurants Callao and Warike, cevicheria bar Lima and (this review) Moche. -
The Cult Of The Rocky Horror Show
Arts & Entertainment Reviews
Sydney this next six weeks is your last chance to see Jason Donovan in The Rocky Horror Show as the famed fictional transvestite Frank-n-Furter before Jason Donovan returns to the UK. -
Grease
Arts & Entertainment Reviews
Opening night review of Grease The Musical at the Capitol Theatre Sydney 2024. Grease is performing until 1 June. -
L'uva Pasta & Wine Bar
Food & Drink Reviews
L'uva offers pasta and wine at 25 Martin Place Sydney but needs to up the ante with attention to detail. -
Mama Mulan
Food & Drink Reviews
Jackie McMillan heads to The Concourse Chatswood for her next Sydney Scoop restaurant review you can trust - Mama Mulan. -
The Rover
Food & Drink Reviews
In her first 5 star review of 2024, Jackie McMillan shares the pleasures of best bar The Rover, Surry Hills. -
Suvvai
Food & Drink Reviews
Uncovering the best value in Sydney and the best food of Jackie McMillan. She heads a few doors down from Derryl's to Suuvai for just that. -
The Motive and the Cue: National Theatre Live
Arts & Entertainment Reviews
The National Theatre has been broadcasting West End stage productions in cinemas since 2009. The Motive and the Cue stars Johnny Flynn as the young, outrageous, drunken movie star Richard Burton, who is taught a lesson by the elder, straight-laced theatre director John Gielgud (played by Mark Gatiss). -
Flour Shop
Food & Drink Reviews
It's another Sydney Scoop food adventure with Jackie McMillan, this time to Turramurra bakery Flour Shop. -
Quan 802
Food & Drink Reviews
Unlidded at the table a clay pot reveals cross-sections of caramelised fish. This dish is called cá kho tộ ($26) and you can eat it at Canterbury newcomer, Quan 802. It comes with steamed rice and a plate of sliced cucumbers, t… -
Tesla 369
Food & Drink Reviews
A visit to Mount Pritchard in Western Sydney by Jackie McMillan uncovers a tribute restaurant to Nikola Tesla. -
CorEat
Food & Drink Reviews
A dainty fried prawn sanga ($23) balances on a collection of tenderly cooked prawns, diced scallops and razor clam. They’re plopped into puddle of beurre blanc that’s been spiked with kombu dashi and drizzled with chive oil. It’s so tasty it… -
The Great Divide
Arts & Entertainment Reviews
Peppered with Aussie colloquial slang and sharp one-liners, The Great Divide is an example of what Williamson does best with strong character roles, gripping conflict and a witty script. Four and a half stars. -
Casa Esquina
Food & Drink Reviews
Sydney Scoop is back in Balmain again, this time Jackie McMillon reviews the restaurant Casa Esquina at the old Efendy location. -
Frame Narrative
Arts & Entertainment Reviews
Playing at the historic Old Fitz Theatre is award-winning playwright Emily Sheehan’s Frame Narrative. The story stems from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein looking at what it means to create something new. In the case of Frame N… -
Zombie! The Musical Review
Arts & Entertainment Reviews
Can musical theatre save Sydney from a zombie apocalypse? Zombie The Musical a world premiere new… -
NEW Bar Infinita
Food & Drink Reviews
Bar Infinita may be what the upper North Shore was missing, but Sydney Scoop recommends that you don't have to be local to the north side to bring your crew here. 5 stars. -
Dry Dock Public House + Dining Room
Food & Drink Reviews
Balmain has greeted a much needed renovation of the Dry Dock Hotel from the open kitchen headed by Ben Sitton.