Melbourne

Iphigénie
Lyric Opera of Melbourne are to be congratulated for this enterprising albeit slightly uneven production.

The Confidence Man
Part domestic thriller, part interactive theatrical experience, this fascinating production encourages self-reflection.

Great Performers 2013: Susan Bullock
One of the world’s leading dramatic sopranos, Susan Bullock is making a welcome return to Australia’s recital and operatic stages.

Flinders Quartet – Folk Memories
A concert of works by Beethoven, Kats-Chernin and Bartók featuring the influence of traditional folk themes.

Are you funnier than a small dog?
In a quintessential Fringe performance, a group of alternative comedians will try to avoid being upstaged by a dog.

Molly Sweeney
Irish playwright Brian Friel explores blindness, both literal and metaphorical, in this engaging work of theatre.

Maria de Buenos Aires
Running true to form, Victorian Opera has once again taken an artistic risk that has paid off handsomely.

Archie Roach song now part of ‘the nation’s memory’
A ballad about the Stolen Generation is among 10 songs added to National Archive's registry of culturally significant recordings.

The Cherry Orchard
Simon Stone, director du jour and recent controversy magnet, returns to heartening form with this fine production.

night maybe
Kit Brookman’s night maybe is a surreal performance exploring a brother-sister relationship, sexuality and gender preconceptions.