Melbourne

Theatre review: Telethon Kid, Malthouse Theatre
The moral of ‘Telethon Kid’ hangs on a precarious through line that is tarnished in this make-believe world.

Theatre review: I Said This To the Bird, La Mama Courthouse
Performed entirely in Farsi, Dr Mammad Aidani’s bold provocation to the establishment struggles to affect.

Performance review: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Film with Orchestra, Hamer Hall
With the backing of an orchestra, this multi award-winning movie was sonically resonant.

DARK MATTERS: visualising the universe's biggest mystery
The latest Science Gallery Melbourne exhibition, ‘DARK MATTERS’, brings to light the unknown with crossovers between science, art, and magic.

Does Melbourne need another festival?
Now or Never is the new kid in Melbourne’s festival landscape – we ask Lord Mayor Sally Capp and Artistic…

Theatre review: June, Theatre Works
Veteran actress Caroline Lee performs a monologue about her character's year of silence.

West Space celebrates 30 years with Unison
West Space’s latest exhibition celebrates 30 years of operation and re-presents the past work of key figures in conversation with…

What does it take to be a virtuosic pianist?
Jeonghwan Kim recently won the prestigious 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition and is now on a recital tour around Australia.

Things that go bump in the theatre
The cast of a new stage show revel in conjuring up the supernatural.

How do artists work with global brands?
Commercial brands are forever looking for creatives to add cachet to their wares. So, what’s it like to strike deals…