Melbourne
Kingston Arts
UNDERSCORE
UNDERSCORE blurs the line between music, storytelling, song and recitation as acclaimed writers perform excerpts of their work.
Kingston Arts
Jazzeoke
Ever dreamed of singing in front of a magnificent big band? Your opportunity is here!
Kingston Arts
Comedy at the Shirley
Join us for unforgettable evenings of gut-busting humour, featuring a treasure trove or comedic talent that'll have you laughing 'til…
Dear Colin Brooks: defunded Victorian arts organisations address Creative Industries Minister
Four of the eight organisations abruptly defunded by Creative Victoria share their message for Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks.
Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards: the 2026 winners
Evelyn Araluen wins top prize and Randa Abdel-Fattah wins People's Choice as the Wheeler Centre celebrates Victorian literature.
Department of Museums & Collections, University of Melbourne
MPavilion Parkville
We’re starting 2026 with a series of curated experiences that shift your perspective on the places you pass through every…
Should Melbourne lose its City of Literature status?
UNESCO has never rescinded a City of Literature designation, and doing so would be a nuclear option, but...
Is the creative state crumbling? Defunded arts organisations fear the answer is yes
Eight successful arts organisations have suddenly been defunded, while others have only been funded for two years instead of four,…
My Brilliant Career wins Australia’s richest playwriting prize at AWGIE awards
The MTC's musical adaptation of My Brilliant Career has won the $120,000 David Williamson Prize for Excellence in Writing for…
The Doll Trilogy review: Red Stitch makes a marathon feel like a sprint
My word, she’ll be right… Ray Lawler’s pioneering The Doll Trilogy still makes for a stimulating day (and night) in…