Melbourne

Koori comics culture is thriving
Creating Aboriginal superheroes is a powerful way of celebrating identity.

Del Kathryn Barton: The Highway is a Disco
Del Kathryn Barton explores powerful female sexuality but reproduces the male gaze.

Vivid White
A gut-busting comedy with a refreshingly distinctive Melbourne flavour.

$20m makeover for Melbourne's Capitol Theatre
RMIT and the Andrews Government have announced refurbishment plans for the iconic, 93-year-old theatre.

Last Year's Eve
A beautifully told story of immigration that speaks simply and powerfully to a disturbing current reality.

The Testament of Mary
One of Australia’s greatest actors delivers one of the most tremendous performances of her career.

Neurodiversity takes centre stage
Theatre is a valuable tool for encouraging empathy. A new production aims to provide neurotypical audiences with insights into living…

The Father
John Bell delivers a moving performance in this brilliantly constructed exploration of aging.

Funding cuts force KAGE to close
Melbourne-based contemporary dance company KAGE has announced their impending closure, after the presentation of a final work in Scandinavia next…

2017 Melbourne Festival Diary
Snapshot reviews of this year's festival, updated regularly, including Taylor Mac's A 24-Decade History of Popular Music and the sublime…