live performance

Theatre Review: All The Things We’ve Done, Theatre Works
A fun and interactive production set in an airport's boarding area.

Theatre review: McGuffin Park, Ensemble Theatre
An unholy match between politics and media spin.

Stephen Fry: Art is complex, terrifying, dangerous and wonderful – and quite useless
English author, actor and raconteur Stephen Fry explains why art is like wine and how he makes people smile as…

Concert review: Back to the Future in Concert, Hamer Hall
Marty McFly and Doc Brown ride again with stirring live music accompaniment by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Book review: Squat, John SafranÂ
Australian satirist’s latest prank works better in theory than in practice.

Fontaines DC, PJ Harvey and Hania Rani announced as first acts for Perth Festival 2025
Contemporary music will play a significant role in the 2025 Perth Festival, judging by the first three acts announced for…

Comedy review: Wage Against the Machine, The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
A one-person stand-up show reflecting on modern working life.

Music review: Jazz at the Bowl: Herbie Hancock + Marcus Miller, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Musical legends firing on all cylinders.

Theatre review: Lizard People, Meat Market Stables
Are humans really lizards in disguise?

Musical review: Flat Earthers: The Musical, Hayes Theatre
A maximalist queer love musical.