Melbourne

Theatre reviews: Crocodiles, Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
Despite good performances and a worthy exploration of aged care, the play is not fulfilling in a dramatic sense.

What do artists do when the crowd isn’t looking?
Buxton Contemporary's new group exhibition goes against the grain to consider solitude and the 'after hours' labour of artistic practices.

Theatre review: Moth, Theatre Works
The return season of this two-hander proves it remains as relevant and fresh as ever.

How a pandemic pivot helped this actor gain a Rising Star scholarship
Tasmanian actor Noah Sargent, 21, explains how thinking outside the box when theatres were closed helped inspire his application to…

Victorian Budget 2023-24: what’s in it for the arts?
Live music, major cultural institutions and the digital games sector are among the beneficiaries of yesterday’s State Budget, though the…

Coming home: Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns to Port Phillip
Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns with new energy and a wide range of acts after a bruising three years.

Exhibition spotlights the reality of War in Cities
War in Cities brings into perspective the lived experiences of those caught in urban warfare.

Cabaret review: Paul Capsis – Dry My Tears, fortyfivedownstairs
A typically powerful performance from one of Australia's most seasoned cabaret artists.

Theatre review: I Wanna Be Yours, MTC
The debut play by UK slam poetry champion Zia Ahmed is let down by trivial metaphors, bland characters and a…

Melbourne Design Fair 2023: expect the unexpected
This year's Melbourne Design Fair is a visual feast of art, design, jewellery and craft.