Melbourne

The Fringe of nothing
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Melbourne Fringe Festival's CEO looks at the future of fringe ...and what needs…

Theatre review: Fantastic Mr Fox
Fantastic Mr Fox alright.

Who gets to make theatre in this country?
In a new show, Mish Grigor and Zoey Dawson confront the silent barriers signifying ‘who’s who’ in the arts.

Opera review: Siegfried in Concert
The third opera in Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle stripped back to its musical core.

Dance review: Instruments of Dance
Choreographers push the boundaries of ballet in a rich and unsettling triple bill.

Circus review: Girls with Altitude
Cartoonist Judy Horacek's feminist cartoons inspire a young team of circus performers.

Opera review: Women of the Pietà
Soprano Miriam Allan is joined by a chorus of 12 women and an ensemble of expert orchestral players in service…

Theatre review: Variations or Exit Music
An exploration of endings and beginnings in queer relationships.

Theatre review: K-Box
Grappling with race, belonging and identity in this tale of trans-cultural adoption.

Dance review: Double Double
A basketball court provides an unusual dance setting.