Reviews

Theatre review: Heartbreak Hotel, RISING, The Showroom Arts Centre Melbourne
'You'll be so lonely, baby...' New Zealand's EBKM brings a show about heartbreak to this year's RISING.

Festival review: Dark Mofo 2025 Week One
Dark Mofo returns to the embrace of an enthusiastic crowd after a one-year hiatus. Here are the top 2025 highlights.

Exhibition review: French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, NGV International
The NGV's Winter Masterpieces exhibition brings beloved old masters to Melbourne.

Theatre review: Hamlet, RISING, Union Theatre, University of Melbourne
It's 'Hamlet', but not 'that' one. No, this version has dancing, rap and a beautifully conceived and executed message behind…

Music review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Concert, Hamer Hall
The first of the Harry Potter series returns with live orchestral accompaniment.

Exhibition: World Press Photo Exhibition, State Library of NSW
The international photography exhibition returns to Sydney.

Music review: Japanese Breakfast, RISING, Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts
Michelle Zauner was pure magic. This felt like Japanese Breakfast at its fullest, most actualised form.

Tour review: Queen's Wharf Brisbane Precinct Public Arts Tour, Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane expands its popular Public Art Walking Tours to include installations at the newly opened Queen’s Wharf precinct.

Theatre review: Legends (of the Golden Arches), RISING, The Lawler, Southbank Theatre
A wry, witty and self-aware theatrical journey through Chinese Hell, presented by the MTC for RISING.

Dance review: BLKDOG, RISING, Playhouse
British choreographer Botis Seva‘s story of violence and salvation is an expressive masterpiece.