Melbourne
Vale Uncle Noel Tovey AM: Indigenous champion of gay rights
Tovey is remembered for his spirit, courage and creativity, and as a courageous elder with a sly wit.
Dial M for Murder review: dial NQ for not quite
A new adaptation of Frederick Nott's 1952 play Dial M for Murder at Melbourne's Theatre Works feels like a missed…
PHANTASM review: four dancers explore reality and beyond
Melanie Lane fights reality in PHANTASM, a new full-length work commissioned by Chunky Move.
The Orchard review: Pony's Cam's radical interpretation of Chekov classic at the Malthouse
In The Orchard Chekov’s classic play is deconstructed as the jumping-off point for a smart, uncompromising rant against our dehumanised…
In The Heights review: Lin-Manuel Miranda will have you dancing in your seat
In The Heights, by the theatrical force behind Hamilton, pulses with heritage and history.
Songs for a New World review: talent aplenty at Chapel off Chapel
With a large cast, Songs for a New World showcases the talents of songwriter Jason Robert Brown.
Miss Julie review: Strinberg in modern dress at fortyfivedownstairs
A modern interpretation of Miss Julie is still shocking and relevant.
Ritual Eternal review: group show exhibition at Project8 Gallery
Melbourne gallery unveils its latest high quality visual essay: Ritual Eternal.
Pride and Prejudice review: a modern iteration by Bloomshed at Darebin Arts Centre
A thoroughly modern take on the marriage market of Pride and Prejudice.
How the independent sector rallied after The Butterfly Club’s shock closure
Indie companies and venues discuss the implications of The Butterfly Club’s closure, and sound a warning for the future of…