Patrick Hobbs has always been an artist-in-waiting—though patience was never his strong suit. Trained in visual arts at St Martin’s School of Art and Sydney College of the Arts, he once swapped the studio for the stage during a brief stint as an alto with Voices from the Vacant Lot.
A lifelong learner, he’s also studied teaching, counselling, and psychology, which comes in handy in his role as a Learning and Support teacher at a busy Campbelltown high school.
Patrick spends his spare time at theatre, film screenings (especially psychological dramas and horror), art galleries, and live music. His vinyl-collecting habit once led to an entire stash being left on a train—yet his shelves remain crowded with books, DVDs, and the occasional record that “followed him home.”
There’s a particular dread that strikes when the world you’ve spent your life quietly observing suddenly turns on you and your detached position is no longer safe or viable. The new Belvoir production of THE BIRDS captures this with unsettling …
Alexander Gavrylyuk despite his modest and retiring stage presence unleashed a powerhouse performance of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini which was the undoubted highlight of the Sydney Symphony’s sea-themed concert, An Ocean of Sound, under Nicholas Carter.
When …
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Cocktail Hour is a delightful, relaxed social experience that transforms an early-evening hour into an intimate chamber music soirée. Set in the beautiful Utzon Room of the Sydney Opera House, each event presents a carefully curated …
Beethoven, Mozart and Boccherini • 3 May 2026 • The Nielsen, ACO on the Pier
The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s program traced the development of the classical symphony with virtuosity and insight. These clever little pocket symphonies were delivered with impressive …
In Omega Ensemble’s compelling performance of Howl, the title proved far more than a provocation. Expressive vocal techniques — the holler, the moan, the ritualistic wail — became central musical languages. Placed side by side, works by Missy Mazzoli, …
This was truly a night of choral and instrumental splendor honouring the spirit of Bach and Handel and baroque music generally while celebrating the vital work of Australia’s leading early music ensemble. Under Dyer’s vision, the Brandenburg orchestral program has …
Beware the male abusers who tempt fate by believing themselves all-powerful.
The “femoid” of the title is a term of abuse — a dehumanising slur for a woman who is seen as less than human — but playwright Iris Warren …
Asteroid EKosystem, March 21, 21 Shepherd St -The Living Room Theatre in Marrickville
Asteroid EKosystem turned the night into a one-way voyage through uncharted sonic galaxies with loud, protean, and free jazz-rock improvisation.
This crossover project blends modern and acoustic …
Program
This bold, emotionally charged program filled the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall with …