From dodging the "clickety-clack" of city trains to surviving a 1985 bomb scare with the Prime Minister, Executive Chairman Tim McFarlane reflects on the Theatre Royal's transformation into a 1,200-seat architectural gem that remains the intimate heart of Sydney's stage scene.

From dodging the "clickety-clack" of city trains to surviving a 1985 bomb scare with the Prime Minister, Executive Chairman Tim McFarlane reflects on the Theatre Royal's transformation into a 1,200-seat architectural gem that remains the intimate heart of Sydney's stage scene.

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

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Sydney’s Theatre Royal celebrates 50 years of modern elegance and 200 years of history

As Aussies spend 40 hours a week online flocking to platforms like Amazon and Temu, department store staple David Jones has collapsed under massive structural overheads. 

Retail expert Brian Walker joined the show to explain why the traditional shopping model failed and what a radically downsized future will look like.

As Aussies spend 40 hours a week online flocking to platforms like Amazon and Temu, department store staple David Jones has collapsed under massive structural overheads. 
Retail expert Brian Walker joined the show to explain why the traditional shopping model failed and what a radically downsized future will look like.

How online giants and $23M rents pushed David Jones to the brink

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Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 5th November

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has weighed in on the US midterm election results, saying American voters have sent Donald Trump and the Republicans a "very strong message" following a strong showing from the Democrats. 

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has weighed in on the US midterm election results, saying American voters have sent Donald Trump and the Republicans a "very strong message" following a strong showing from the Democrats.&nbsp;

Sydney’s Theatre Royal celebrates 50 years of modern elegance and 200 years of history

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