Victoria

Crossing Contemporary Cultures
11 Indonesian artists working across all forms of media fuse culture, heritage and political history with contemporary practice.

Verdi’s Requiem
Verdi’s Requiem is heard all too rarely, because of the demands of staging it; this was the best of performances.

Sneak preview: Theatre Slam gives a Fringe Taster
This monthly theatrical showcase was given over to a delicious sampler of upcoming Melbourne Fringe shows.

How Arts Victoria needs to change
The Arts Victoria review needs to address the Ombudsman's profound critique of management.

Whose City of Literature is it anyway?
Who’s responsible for upholding Melbourne’s UNESCO City of Literature status?

Brio
Bach, Schubert and Beethoven featured in this latest concert by the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

Rupert
David Williamson’s new play is a comedy, but not quite a caricature.

Salomé
A gleefully queer reworking of Oscar Wilde's biblical tale of sexuality, obsession, power and entitlement.

La Sylphide
The Australian Ballet's latest production was an evening of pure enjoyment rather than challenge or experimentation.

Iphigénie
Lyric Opera of Melbourne are to be congratulated for this enterprising albeit slightly uneven production.