Subject: Discover Sydney's Best Events for this week, the Comedy Festival and Mother's Day

Sunday 28 April 2024 


Schools are back this week, and the city which has been quieter, will be buzzing again. The Comedy Festival is bringing in the laughs and Mother's Day is on the horizon.

Below are some events we have highlighted for you for the coming week and beyond, but there are many more events online. So if you don't find what you are looking for here, head to www.whatsonsydney.com.  

From the What's on Sydney Team, have a lovely week.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 


A Musical Tempest by John Bell

2 – 3 May 2024 @ Sydney Opera House


Shakespeare’s plays have inspired composers for centuries, and none more so than The Tempest. A raging storm, a shipwreck, a usurping duke an ...

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Iningai

Till 12 May 2024 @ Kate Owen Gallery & Studio


In the vibrant world of contemporary Indigenous art, Ethan James Kotiau stands as a unique voice with artworks that resonate with a profound elegan ...

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Pet Friendly Package with Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour

Available until 31st December 2024 @ Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour Car Park


Book our Pet Friendly Package at the Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour and for a limited time, receive a complimentary dog treat for your stay wh ...

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Club 30 Dance - White Party

May 04, 2024 @ Club Burwood RSL


DJ NATHAN BENNETT | DJ EDDIE JACKSON | DANCING DJ LOUIE

Light up the night in our all white party. Dress head to toe in your brightest w ...

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Sunday Sips At Taphouse Sydney

Every Sunday 2024 @ Taphouse Sydney


Pop in for Sundaze Sips at Taphouse Sydney!

Be seduced by the sun in a state of summer bliss at Taphouse with Sundaze Sips! Picture a la ...

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Magic Men Cabaret Show

Every Saturday till December @ Shark Hotel


Magic Men cabaret show features live performances in a venue situated in Sydney CBD. The three-hour weekly event features the best male talent from ...

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WHAT'S COMING UP


SHORT MUSIC COURSES AT THE CON

6 MAY - 27 JUNE 2024 @ Sydney Conservatorium of Music


FIND THE MUSIC IN YOU
The Open Academy at The Con runs a variety of short courses to suit all levels and interests.
Term star ...

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Mother's Day High Tea at Strangers' Restaurant - NSW Parliament

10th of May 2024 @ Strangers' Restaurant


DINING WITH HISTORY
Treat your mom with a rare opportunity to experience Traditional High Tea at NSW Parliament House.
High T ...

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Mothers Day Lunch Cruise Sydney Harbour

May 12th @ Harbourside Cruises, King Street Wharf


MOTHERS DAY CRUISE SYDNEY - 12th May 2024
Bookings: ( 02) 9002 5778

Show mum how much she’s appreciated by treating mum to a ...

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2024 NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition

30 June 2024 @ The Concourse


Outstanding Youth Musicians for Spectacular Gala Final

The 2024 NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition Final
Sunday 30 June ...

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Mother's Day Lunch Cruise

May 12th 2024 @ Eastern Pontoon


Take a gorgeous Sydney Harbour Mother's Day Cruise to show Mum how special she is. She can unwind while our crew serves her a delectable buffet mea ...

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Retro Boat Party On Sydney Harbour

Fridays twice Monthly @ Vagabond Cruises, King Street Wharf


Get out your scrunchies, sweatbands and fluro spandex and join us for a funky, old-school boat party! 

Girls (and guys) just wann ...


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Happy Endings Comedy Club

Happy Endings Comedy Club Is A Smoldering, Intimate Sydney Comedy Club, Bringing World Class Stand Up Comedy To An Audience In A ...

Sydney Harbour Latin Dinner Cruise
Planning a night out or a special occasion? Look no further than Sydney's premier Latin themed dinner cruise for over 20 years.Enjoy a delicious 3 course set menu, grab a drink at the bar, chat it up with your friends …

OUR TOP PICKS FOR THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL FOR MAY

RICHARD LINDESAY: ALWAYS BEEN A PLAYER 

TikTok musical comedy sensation and UK Musical Comedy Awards finalist Richard Lindesay brings you his musical comedy show, Always Been a Player.

08 - 10 May
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JAKE HOWIE: GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS
MULTI AWARD-WINNING KIWI COMEDY STAR RETURNS TO SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL!

08 - 10 May
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BIANKA ISMAILOVSKI: WORKING GIRL

You’re not going to see corporate gear paired with dad sneakers here - Bianka Ismailovski isn’t *that* kinda working girl.

08-10 May
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ALRIGHT HEY: DANCING QUEEN

As a self-proclaimed “Social Media Veteran”, it’s about time Alright Hey released his memoir. The only problem is: no reputable publishing agency has offered to print …

09-12 May
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NIKKI OSBOURNE: SPECTRUM

After a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe debut, comedian, Just For Laughs - Uncut host, Dancing With the Stars 2024 cast member and comedy columnist Nikki Osborne is back with her internationally renowned, ground-breaking show Spectrum. 

16 - 19 May
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ANNISA B - MY VAGINA TRIED TO KILL ME

"My Vagina Tried to Kill Me!" is not just a wild exclamation; it's the hilarious battle cry of comedian Annisa B! Buckle up for the most outrageous misdiagnosis rollercoaster you'll ever ride. Whether you're a proud owner of a vagina, curious about them, or simply made a grand entrance from one, this show guarantees side-splitting entertainment! 

15 - 18 May, 8:15pm, 19 May, 7:15 pm
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JEROMAIA DETTA: MUSH

MUSH is the latest edition of silliness developed by award winning comedian and expert of play Jeromaia Detto!Unlock your inner child in this one of a kind 'kids show for adults' experience,uncovering the weird …

02 May
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BILLY D'ARCY: IT'S NOT A COMPETITION
Aussie Stand-up Billy D'Arcy returns with a brand new show to once again melt the paint off the walls. With the confidence and hair of a more successful comedian, this show will certainly get him the Channel 9 gig he …
10 May
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DANE SIMPSON: ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE ... FUNNY
Dane comes from a long line of funny buggers. A wise-cracking Dad, a cleverly cutting Mum, hilarious grandparents, and generations of jokers, pranksters …

9-12 May
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SH!TFACED SHAKESPEARE: MACBETH
The hilarious, smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon returns to Sydney to help you enjoy Shakespeare responsibly!
8 - 19 May
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MAT EWINS: SCREEN TIME
UK Comedian Mat Ewins is here with an hilarious multimedia extravaganza. A quick fire barrage of manipulated clips, bespoke video games and dangerous stunts.
9-12 May
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NABIL ABDULRASHID: THE PURPLE PILL
A show about trying to be a good person while staying a badman. Join Nabil Abdulrashid, the star of Live at the Apollo for this “unapologetically funny” (Telegraph) exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction.
17 & 19 May
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KEMAH BOB: MISS FORTUNATE
Acclaimed comedian Kemah Bob comes to Australia with their unmissable debut stand-up show about mental health, acceptance and sea salt.
16 & 18 May
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JOSH PUGH: EXISTIN' LA VIDA LOCA
Brand new stand-up show from Edinburgh Award nominated viral sensation Josh Pugh. Josh returns following a sell-out debut UK and Ireland Tour with a show about enjoying yourself and doing your best.
16 - 18 May
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LARRY DEAN: DODGER
Star of Live at the Apollo Larry Dean will be bringing his new show to Sydney! Expect "expert observational humour"(The Independent) from the "stitch-inducingly funny, expert regaler of daft"(Rolling Stone). A hilarious show with a bit of heart from the gallus Glaswegian goon.
3 May
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CHRISTIAN HULL & CHRISTOPHER WAYNE? BAD FRIENDS
Join two of Australia’s biggest comedy acts as they team up for a no-holds-barred night of entertainment and laughter with their off-the-rails, joyfully offensive stand-up comedy and magic event Bad Friends. 
16 & 17May
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BEAK - KARATE MAN
Karate Man is an interactive video game comedy where the audience is in control of the show.

Best in Comedy 2023 Sydney Fringe Finalist
9 - 12 May
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HARRY JUN - WATERMELON LICKING
Harry loves making people laugh through cartoons and stand-up but can't pick which one he loves more. This comedy show will cover topics from "the best way to catch a spider" to "Koreans are getting younger" both in cartoon and stand-up formats.
16 - 17 May
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OUR TOP PICKS FOR MOTHER'S DAY

Mother's Day Opera High Tea

Celebrate with Mum in style! Discover a stunning hidden-Sydney venue and indulge in some of the opera world's most beautiful music.Opera Bites has once again partnered with The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel to bring you a …
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Drink And Draw With A Drag Queen Mother's Day Edition

Join Wonder Mama for this special edition Mother's Day Workshop located in Dulwich Hill and draw a fabulous Mermaid artwork!In this class, you'll get the chance to sit back and relax with a drink and nibblies as you …
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The Guilty Feminist - The Acclaimed Podcast Live

Less of a podcast and more of a global phenomenon, The Guilty Feminist, is part comedy, part deep-dive discussion and part activism. Returning to Australia and New Zealand after her last successful tour, host Deborah …
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Mother's Day High Tea

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY - BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Join us for a very special Mother’s Day High Tea @ Estate Vaucluse House on Sunday 12th May and explore the picturesque grounds and lush gardens at …
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Mother's Day Seafood Buffet Lunch

The famous seafood buffet is back at PARKROYAL Parramatta!PARKROYAL Parramatta invites you to indulge in an abundance of seafood this Mother's Day. From Chef's renowned Singaporean Chilli Crab to an enticing variety of …
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Don Juan

Theatre at its most fun, with ridiculous accents, twisted pop songs and brilliant physical comedy.From sell out audiences and rave reviews across New Zealand and the UK, including Edinburgh Fringe, the hilarious …
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Mother’s Day Brunch

Indulge in a delightful Mother’s Day celebration with our exquisite three-course brunch, curated to pamper the queen of the day. Treat Mum to a culinary journey featuring tantalising dishes crafted with love, …
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Mother's Day Buffet Luncheon

Celebrate mum with a delicious buffet including plated seafood entree upon arrival.Entertainment by Groove CityAdults $56Child 2 to 12 years $23 (under 2 years free)Bookings essential Date: 12th May 2024 Book Here: …

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