Victoria

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.

Keith Haring & Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines, National Gallery of Victoria (VIC)
The NGV’s exclusive exhibition provides a comprehensive and diverse survey of the artists’ work with insight into their lives.

Coming Together, Melbourne Recital Centre (VIC)
Adam Simmons and the Australian Chinese Music Ensemble offer an intimate exploration of the craft and beauty in a musical…

Punk Rock, fortyfivedownstairs (VIC)
Put your fear of missing out into gear and get to this. Rock and roll is dead but punk rock…