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George Palathingal

George Palathingal

George Palathingal has been writing for The Sydney Morning Herald since 2001.

Lloyd Cole:  'I make records because I have to. Thankfully, I still want to.'

The skin’s still perfect, but maybe it’s time Lloyd Cole mixed things up a bit

Our verdict on Lloyd Cole’s latest show leads this wrap-up of all the biggest performances around town.

  • Harriet Cunningham, Shamim Razavi, John Shand, Kate Prendergast, George Palathingal and Nicole Economos

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Fay Du Chateau and Annie Byron in Es & Flo

A decades-old secret refuses to remain buried

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows around the city.

  • John Shand, Millie Muroi, George Palathingal, Peter McCallum, Harriet Cunningham and Cassie Tongue
Nick Cave, who is nominated for best original song for Train Dreams, performing in London with the Bad Seeds.

Am I the only one who thinks Nick Cave would be better indoors?

The power of songs such as Red Right Hand was lost in Cave’s Domain show, but there were still many sublime moments.

  • George Palathingal, John Shand, Bernard Zuel and Harriet Cunningham
The chemistry between Samantha Jade and Ben Hall is credible.

Despite its flaws, this Pretty Woman shines

Our reviewers check out the latest shows around town.

  • George Palathingal, Katie Lawrence, John Shand, Millie Muroi, Shamim Razavi, Cassie Tongue and Nadia Russell
Beguiling: Alto Ashlyn Tymms.

This five-star, pared-back Messiah is a sparkling gem: Don’t miss it

Our reviewers take in the biggest shows around town.

  • Peter McCallum, George Palathingal, Nadia Russell, Kate Prendergast, John Shand and Harriet Cunningham
Liam Gallagher, all surly swagger with his zipped-up raincoat and tambourine.

Oasis serve Sydney fans a near-perfect set in triumphant return

After everything the Gallagher brothers have been through, there was a lot of love in the house at Accor Stadium, and more than expected was on the stage.

  • George Palathingal
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Superannuated Supergrass can still put on a fine show

Our critics check out the latest performances around town.

  • John Shand, James Jennings, Shamim Razavi, George Palathingal and Bernard Zuel
Living legend Chaka Khan performs in Melbourne in 2023.

Hans Zimmer soars to the heights of Superman, then slumbers

From The Lion King to Dark Knight, award-winning German film composer Hans Zimmer performs beloved movie scores.

  • Harriet Cunningham, James Jennings, Bernard Zuel and George Palathingal
Glass Child features a playful, pop-laced soundtrack.

This joyful, aching work redefines the meaning of ‘ability’

Our reviewers give verdicts on all the biggest shows around town.

  • George Palathingal, James Jennings, Peter McCallum, Katie Lawrence and Harriet Cunningham
Bobby Gillespie subscribes to the Bob Dylan school of singing.

Resistance is futile when Primal Scream unleash their bangers

Our critics give their verdict on the latest shows around town.

  • George Palathingal, Kate Prendergast and Kayla Olaya