“Experiences, sensations, provocations”: Kris Nelson lights the fuse on Sydney Festival 2026
Having got to grips with the city he now calls home, Sydney Festival Director Kris Nelson is fast closing in on a decent night's sleep.
January 7, 2026
Having got to grips with the city he now calls home, Sydney Festival Director Kris Nelson is fast closing in on a decent night's sleep.
"Practical and community considerations" lead to the shelving of a new work by Sydney's Legs on the Wall.
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