Melbourne

Housing crisis pushes artists to the brink ... of creativity
Unable to find suitable accommodation, one local artist has come up with a novel solution.

Comedy review: Dylan Moran, We Got This, Hamer Hall, MICF
A shambolic and disappointing show from a cult favourite.

Opera review: Ferruccio Furlanetto In Concert, Melbourne Recital Centre
A world-class performance that is a bitter reminder of Opera Australia’s slim pickings in Melbourne this year.

Annual exhibition empowers in-prison and in-community First Nations artists
Next month The Torch will present its annual exhibition, with over 400 First Nations artists, while also opening its new…

Comedy reviews: Gabbi Bolt, Ivan Aristeguieta, MICF
Two seasoned performers offer work that resonates.

Comedy review: Murder Village, MICF
Clues and red herrings scatter about in this latest iteration of an improvised whodunnit.

Exhibition review: Archiving the Ephemeral, Abbotsford Convent
Five major works honouring the role of Australian artists in society.

Comedy reviews: Geraldine Hickey, Stephen K Amos, Mel Buttle, MICF
Three stand-ups with varying degrees of likeability... and real estate portfolios.

Battle to save a local music venue – again
The fight to protect Melbourne's beloved Tote was supposed to have been won in 2010. But now history is repeating…

Comedy review: Tripod, MICF
After 25 years, the lads are still showcasing their musical absurdities.