Melbourne

Exhibition review: Two Girls From Amoonguna, ACMI
‘Two Girls From Amoonguna’ is about pushing through adversity and alchemising it into art that speaks to the spirit and joy of life…

Theatre review: This is Living, Malthouse Theatre
A study of love, friendships and chosen families.

Ballet review: Giselle, Arts Centre Melbourne
The Tokyo Ballet production of this beloved classic is enough to prove the existence of magic.

Performance review: Prinnie Stevens: Lady Sings The Blues, MEMO Music Hall
A beloved anthology of songs sung with care and pizzazz.

At your fingertips: a one-stop shop for arts and culture
Creative Whitehorse brings together a wide range of cultural offerings, from theatre and exhibitions to workshops and heritage spaces in…

Exhibition review: Between Waves, ACCA
The third iteration of the Yalingwa series, ‘Between Waves’ resets binaries to find a delicate in-between space.

Opera review: Idomeneo, Palais Theatre
A striking co-production that draws on Greek mythology to offer hope for a new world.

Performance review: Josh Staley, Quicker than the Eye, Arrow on Swanston
Not just quick of hand, Staley is also funny and a good showman.

The Australian Ballet dancers pivot to industrial action
Stalled pay negotiations reflect the financial woes of the country's leading ballet company.

60% of women and non-binary people feel unsafe in Melbourne’s music spaces
Many punters also report feeling unsafe, explains academic Andrea Jean Baker.