Melbourne
Review: Sensory Decadence, Gasworks Theatre (VIC)
One Fell Swoop’s circus production serves up exhilarating acrobatics and delicious contrasts.
Review: Wild Cherries, La Mama Theatre (VIC)
A moving piece of Australian theatre that examines the brutality of forced labour.
Review: Let Men Tremble, Theatre Works (VIC)
The Danger Ensemble’s provocative reinterpretation of The Scarlet Letter is a forceful critique of patriarchy.
Review: Since Ali Died, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
Omar Musa weaves words and rhythms into a seamless story of boyhood, defiance, and faith.
Review: ’night, Mother, Chapel Off Chapel (VIC)
Iron Lung’s all-female production foregrounds Marsha Norman’s taut script and impressive performances from the cast.
Review: A Midnight Visit, Broad Encounters (VIC)
The Poe-inspired immersive adventure is more campy than creepy – and it’s all the better for it.
Review: Fifty Words, Alex Theatre (VIC)
Lab Theatre’s two-hander explores strained and hollowed-out domesticity.
Review: We Three, Gasworks Arts Park (VIC)
Hayley Lawson-Smith’s retelling of the Nativity is meandering and frustrating.
Furore as Immigration Museum flags name change
Multicultural media outlets are frustrated about Museum Victoria’s failure to consult with their communities regarding the decision to rename the…
$19.4 million theatre upgrade helps bring Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Melbourne
Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will open at newly renovated Regent Theatre in 2021.