Melbourne
Vale James Simpson
The musical director, arranger and orchestrator was described as 'a remarkable, talented, humble, passionate, kind soul' by Casey Donovan.
Musical review: The 3 Little Pigs, National Theatre Melbourne
An adequate production, but one that could have been better.
Installation review: BIG Sculpture, St Kilda Trail
A perfect summer's day activity: public art finding in a beachside location.
Exhibition review: Merrin Eirth, Vietta Korren-Steele, Works on Paper Salon, Tacit Gallery
Tacit’s last show for 2024 is a whirlpool of talent.
Performance review: Adventures in Neverland, St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Tinkerbell and pirates in the Botanical Gardens? Expect a heavy dose of child-friendly silliness.
Music review: Handel's Messiah, MSO, Hamer Hall
A Christmas tradition performed with dynamism and passion by the MSO.
Immersive review: Séance: Darkfield, Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt
Immersive audio in a shipping container. You've never been to a séance like this one before.
Exhibition review: The Outsiders Melbourne, Flinders Lane
New street art gallery gives Hosier Lane an appropriate and impressive neighbour.
Musical review: Love Actually? The Musical Parody, Athenaeum Theatre
For the rusted-on fans of the 20-year-old movie, this production follows the same beats as the original.
Exhibition review: Yayoi Kusama, NGV International
An overdue retrospective in the name of love, Yayoi Kusama has got little (time) to offer.