Melbourne

Performance review: Adventures in Neverland, St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Tinkerbell and pirates in the Botanical Gardens? Expect a heavy dose of child-friendly silliness.

Music review: Handel's Messiah, MSO, Hamer Hall
A Christmas tradition performed with dynamism and passion by the MSO.

Immersive review: Séance: Darkfield, Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt
Immersive audio in a shipping container. You've never been to a séance like this one before.

Exhibition review: The Outsiders Melbourne, Flinders Lane
New street art gallery gives Hosier Lane an appropriate and impressive neighbour.

Musical review: Love Actually? The Musical Parody, Athenaeum Theatre
For the rusted-on fans of the 20-year-old movie, this production follows the same beats as the original.

Exhibition review: Yayoi Kusama, NGV International
An overdue retrospective in the name of love, Yayoi Kusama has got little (time) to offer.

Pop-up clubs and performance art announced for Asia TOPA’s Nightlife program
Returning after a five-year hiatus, the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts reflects the many ways people now experience culture, including…

Sick of mega art fairs? 2 alternative models offer a more intimate experience
The return of Quarantine Art Fair and The Other Art Fair offers opportunity for respite and connection.

Theatre review: ILARUN: The Cutting Comb, fortyfivedownstairs
A story of decolonised power based on a 18th century Jamaican matriarch.

Music review: Missy Higgins, The Second Act Tour 2024, ALWAYS LIVE festival
Missy Higgins stands in her own power in the face of heartbreak and uncertainty.