Melbourne
Theatre review: Homo Pentecostus, Malthouse Theatre
A multifarious exploration of religion, history, culture and sexuality.
Exhibition review: The same crowd never gathers twice, Buxton Contemporary
Five installations and video works with keen spatial awareness, but where is “the crowd”?
Musical review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the musical, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
This accomplished jukebox musical served as a reminder of how far society has (and hasn’t) evolved.
Upset over delayed Welcome to Country at Green Room Awards, ceremonial leader seeking apology
The Green Room Awards Association has landed itself in hot water following the unexplained delay of the Welcome to Country…
Performance review: Parrwang Lifts the Sky, Malthouse Theatre
Based on an original creation story from Wadawurrung Country, this is a tale of a magpie named Parrwang who saves…
Theatre review: The Roof is Caving In, La Mama Courthouse
A very topically-themed play about share housing.
Performance and venue review: Elegant, VIVA
Melbourne has a new cabaret venue that offers food and drink as part of its entertainment offering.
Theatre review: The Librar(IAN), The Butterfly Club
‘The Librar(IAN)’ is a semi-autobiographical hour of comedic theatre celebrating the important role libraries and librarians play in their local…
Exhibition review: JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live, Koorie Heritage Trust
When kinship is involved – it shows.
All in the family: the winning painting touches on matters of mortality and motherhood
Linda Judge has won the 2024 Bayside Painting Prize.