Melbourne
20 years of Arts House: reflecting on where it all began
The founding Artistic Director of Arts House takes a look back at the early days of Melbourne’s home of contemporary…
Soul of Possum review: a First Nations perspective on first contact
With Soul of Possum, playwright Brodie Murray balances a coming of age story against a moment of first contact –…
Orpheus & Eurydice review: a magisterial marvel
Opera Australia’s collaboration with Circa breathes dazzling new life into Gluck’s mythology-mining Orpheus & Eurydice.
RISING 2026 names global street-dance legends as first stars of festival line-up
Melbourne’s winter arts festival RISING 2026 is set for a shake up with the announcement of legendary The Royal Family…
Melbourne's majestic State Theatre set to reopen six months ahead of schedule
Home to opera and ballet, Arts Centre Melbourne’s famed State Theatre will reopen its doors in October 2026.
The Roman Empire is coming to Melbourne in 2026
Out of the history books and into our homes, Melbourne Museum has announced an epic exhibition on the Roman Empire,…
One Night Only review: form-melting theatre that scoops us up
One Night Only, a new collaboration from Rawcus, presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy, soars and swoops through time and place.
Much Ado About Nothing review: belly laughs and barbs from the Bard
Shakespeare’s mid-career comedy is given a gleeful airing in the MTC’s first new staging of the work in 30 years.
Titus Andronicus review: a deep cut of the Bard's bloodiest revenge play
Taking on the Titus Andronicus is no easy feat, though this impressively scaled Theatre Works production takes a good stab…
NIDA Open Studios: shaping unique artists through rigorous pre-professional training
Teaching artist Louise Birgan explains how NIDA Open Studio Programs prepare students for professional arts training and practice.