Victoria
Review: The Boy I Paid For, Midsumma Festival (VIC)
There are moments of gentle humour and intimacy in this production but the story is indulgent and implausible.
Arts project Meow Wolf eyes Australian expansion
The US-based arts company is looking to bring its immersive art sites to the world and has been in talks…
Stick By Me, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
Andy Manley’s nearly wordless performance captivates young audiences, making the most of their powerful imaginations.
Neil Gaiman to appear in Australia
The Melbourne Writers Festival has announced that fiction writer Neil Gaiman will make a one-night only appearance in February.
War Horse, Regent Theatre (VIC)
Handspring Puppet Company’s magical, life-size puppets return to dazzle Australian audiences – but the show veers into sentimentality.
Made to last: how Bendigo blends artistry and heritage
From lost trades to contemporary Indigenous fashion, Bendigo’s museums and festivals showcase the best of past and present.
The 91-Storey Treehouse, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
CDP Kids offers another engaging production for children with a fun set and energetic cast.
Songs for Nobodies, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
Bernadette Robinson’s versatile, nimble voice and Joanna Murray-Smith’s clever script bring five famous songbirds to life, as well
Amnesia Findings by Anna Jacobson
Jacobson reminisces on Jewish culture, family, dementia, anxiety and love in a haunting and beautiful poetry collection.
Mozart & Salieri, The Butterfly Club (VIC)
Double bill featuring Pushkin’s play and Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera shows that the more musical version builds on its inspiration.