Melbourne

Review: An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde, Sharmill Films
Presented by Sharmill films, this filmed version of a theatrical production of An Ideal Husband comes to us via London’s…

Review: Buddha Passion by Tan Dun
Flawlessly combining the classic with the contemporary in a rousing and memorable performance. As good as opera can get

Review: My Name is Jimi, Melbourne International Arts Festival
A joyous celebration of community; a warmhearted and generous theatrical production; a clarion call about the necessity of maintaining culture.

Review: The Architect by Aidan Fennessy, MTC
A play about assisted dying is standard MTC fare. Johnny Carr shines.

Fake hijab tells migration truths
An invisible theatre work by artist Jema Stellato Pledger explores diversity, identity and the line between performing and becoming.

Review: National Theatre Live Julie
A contemporary take on Strindberg's classic, written and directed by women.

Review: One Good Turn by Mary Leunig, Brow Books
Inspired, hate-filled, shocking, yet necessary hilarity from Mary Leunig.

Review: Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber, Penguin Books
David Graeber makes an historical, sociological and anthropological critique on late-stage capitalism.

Review: 19 Weeks, Melbourne Fringe
A courageous and necessary autobiographical work that takes a look at human fragility, vulnerability and the taboo of abortion.

Review: Kill All Normies by Angela Nagle, Zero Books
Kill All Normies explores the short but influential history of online culture and its sway over politics, culture and education.