This was a beautifully understated, nostalgic and affectionate account of the milestone moments in the life of a leader.

The themes about the corrupting temptations of power and money are clear here, but this play is emotionally stronger when it examines relationships between men.

This one-man show stretches a fine actor in Humphrey Bower to a performance frayed, under pressure to embody The Illiad's epic scope, at the extremes.

In 2014, the Herald declared Sydney had reached "peak beard"; the big-time facial hair fashion had crested. This French Canadian circus didn't get the memo.

As some wag once said, growing old isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.

Too much information promises to be barely enough when it comes to Shane Warne's forthcoming theatre tour.

Shows about cyber sex, marriage equality and gender issues ... Mardi Gras' arts offerings are more diverse than ever.

Playwright Declan Greene is never afraid of tackling taboo subjects.

Ross Mueller delivers a piercingly funny satire on the state of the arts.

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are sick of Donald Trump. They have bigger fish to fry.

An hallucinatory, tech-augmented tour de force, The Encounter is an extraordinary feat of theatrical storytelling unlike anything you will have experienced before.

British play BU21 takes its name from the flight number of a fictional passenger jet struck by a surface-to-air missile.

Former arts minister George Brandis and his savage funding cuts inspires new comic play at Griffin Theatre Company.

Has the one-child policy created a generation of egotists?

This big new triennial goes for months, so let us help you find the best must-see events from the program.

If you're chasing the role of Cliff Bradshaw in the musical Cabaret, a more than passing resemblance to Michael York, the co-star of the classic 1972 movie, can make a casting director sit up and pay attention.

Justin Stewart Cotta is gripping as a man with Asperger syndrome

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Men have wept and quit their jobs after experiencing a new show.

It was a big night for Leah Purcell, Marta Dusseldorp and - surprisingly - Jimmy Barnes.

Little Ones Theatre has reimagined the Oscar Wilde classic to great success.

Charming, clever and joyful, these finely devised air sculptures and amusing antics live up to their promise of appealing to all ages.

This play about three underclass women hits like a slap in the face.

Author Colm Toibin has words of advice for the Sydney Theatre Company: "You need to look after your actress."