Victoria
Theatre review: Shrapnel, fortyfivedownstairs
A production that celebrates Natalie Gamsu and invites the Jewish South African community to recall memories of their formative years.
Theatre review: Samuel Beckett and the Rainbow Girl, St Martin’s Theatre
A new play exploring Irish novelist James Joyce’s Paris years in the 1920s.
After a solid debut, Now or Never reveals 2024 program
Promising highlights include the homecoming of Marco Fusinato’s monstrous Venice Biennale work and a four-night music line-up at the Royal…
Has RISING risen only to face a future fall?
While celebrating record attendance and strong sales, RISING’s future still seems uncertain.
Exhibition review: Pharaoh, NGV International
This is an exhibition that demonstrates how we can shift up and still surprise – and how we can show…
Performance review: Burnout Paradise, Pony Cam Collective, RISING Festival, Malthouse
A frenzy of tasks performed on treadmills – but to what end?
Performance review: Suhani Shah, Spellbound, RISING Festival, The Capitol
A magic mentalist show from a star Indian performer.
Performance review: The Cadela Força Trilogy – Chapter 1, RISING Festival, Malthouse
A graphic and disturbing look at violence against women.
Music review: Yves Tumor, RISING Festival, The Forum
An enigmatic performer-singer, Yves Tumor wowed the audience with experimental sonic expression.
Surprises as most cultural Australian cities (per capita) revealed
Recent data shows that regional cities offer top cultural experiences.