Melbourne
La Mama spared from new fire despite initial alarm
The arts sector woke in a panic on Friday to news that the heritage theatre, gutted by fire in May…
MESS Commissions: Sonorous, The Substation (VIC)
Rosalind Hall and Steve Law's electronic music compositions are a stellar example of the talent coming out of Melbourne Electronic…
Ragtime, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
The Production Company bow out at the top of their game with the glorious Ragtime.
The Year of Magical Thinking, fortyfivedownstairs (VIC)
Jillian Murray inhabits Joan Didion with absolute conviction in this small but beautifully crafted production about the intellectual dislocation of…
Jekyll and Hyde, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
Anthony Warlow reprises one of his signature roles, 25 years later, and it’s well worth the wait.
Conversations with the Dead, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
The Ilbijerri Ensemble’s inaugural production revives the ghosts of Richard Frankland’s 2002 play.
Briefs: Close Encounters, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
The beloved Briefs boys are back with ribald humour, athletic prowess and all-round charming antics.
Control, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre (VIC)
Keziah Warner’s play shows that the stage, in its analogue austerity, has something to add to sci-fi.
Bernie Dieter’s Little Death Club, Wonderland Spiegeltent (VIC)
A smutty and delightful performance that makes other cabarets look tame.
On Drugs by Chris Fleming
Academic Chris Fleming’s memoir is confronting, interesting, reassuring and offers insight into who and what drug addicts are.