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Travel talk: The magic of New York’s theatre scene

Where
Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery Road, Sydney NSW 2000
Naala Nura building, Lower level 1, Centenary Auditorium
When

Saturday 14 June from 2pm to 3pm

Cost

Non-member: $45Member: $35

New York City has long stood as a beacon for art and theatre lovers, drawing millions with its world-class galleries and legendary stages. Join Jonathan Biggins and Joyce Morgan for a lively conversation about the enduring appeal of New York’s theatre district. From Broadway blockbusters to bold new productions, they’ll unpack the city’s unique cultural pull and discuss why it remains the ultimate destination for theatre-goers around the world.

Jonathan Biggins is an actor, writer and director, perhaps best known as one of the creators of The wharf revue. Jonathan is a regular contributor to the Good Weekend magazine and former host of ABC TV’s arts program Critical mass.

Joyce Morgan is a journalist and author who has written on arts and culture for 30 years. She is former arts editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and a Getty Arts Journalism Fellow. She has worked as a journalist in London, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Biggins will be leading the World Art Tour A bite of the big applein January 2026. 

Image: Times Square in New York City, USA, photo: iStock

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