Melbourne

The first Melbourne Sculpture Biennale to open at Villa Alba
Inaugural Melbourne Sculpture Biennale aims to give more visibility to sculptors working here and now.

Theatre review: Hamlet, fortyfivedownstairs
A few directorial choices let down this otherwise fine contemporary interpretation of 'Hamlet'.

Bollywood vibes activate NGV for all at the Indian Community Day
Be transported with Bollywood dancing, dhol drumming and DJ sets at NGV’s Indian Community Day.

Musical Review: A Chorus Line, National Theatre
A new remount of a classic musical that still holds up well.

Theatre Review: Iphigenia in Splott, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
A solo performance about deprivation and the socially marginalised.

Theatre Review: You’re The Man, La Mama Courthouse
Domestic and intergenerational violence are played out in this production.

Theatre review: Mother, Arts Centre Melbourne
A powerhouse performance from Noni Hazlehurst, but the depiction of mothers experiencing addiction may leave a bad taste in your…

Exhibition review: Tony Woods, Magma Galleries
A slick Melbourne gallery celebrates the life and works of a staggeringly prolific artistic chameleon.

New urban garden, Laak Boorndap, revealed for Melbourne Arts Precinct
Situated on an elevated deck, the 18,000 square metres of parkland will provide a quick, accessible and safe connection from…

A Day in Carlton – new writers' festival in Melbourne's inner north
This November, bookmark Carlton not just for its pizza and gelato, but also for the mental nourishment of a writers'…