Melbourne
Performance review: Kill Me, RISING, Sumner Theatre
Raw, howling and yearning to be seen, Marina Otero's new work takes the white gloves off and puts the boxing…
Exhibition review: In the air, The Substation
A group exhibition that canvases critical perspectives on energy and power production, and human impact.
Theatre review: POV, RISING, Showroom Arts Centre Melbourne
When you take two unrehearsed actors and a child telling them what to do, where to stand and what to…
Exhibition review: Swingers, RISING, Flinders Street Station
Should you be allowed to play sport in an exhibition? ‘Swingers’ says “Yes”.
RISING 2025 reviews and coverage
All reviews and coverage of Melbourne's flagship arts and culture event in the one spot...
Theatre review: Love and Information, Theatre Works
Information overload abounds with no love to be found in Theatre Works’ new production.
Event review: Diagrammatica, RISING, Slot 9
Discover the underbelly of Federation Square where you become part of the composition.
Australia’s 'first 3D tapestry' took over 10,000 hours and used 270 kilometres of wool
Locally sourced and crafted, the ‘Welcome to Country’ tapestry will become a Victorian landmark.
More than an orchestra: the institution that’s nurturing Australia’s next generation of classical musicians
The Australian Youth Orchestra’s specialist training programs transform passionate young instrumentalists – and others with a love for fine music,…
Opera review: Samson & Delilah, Palais Theatre
Engaging musical performance meets middling narrative delivery in this traditional interpretation of an ancient story.