Performing Arts
Theatre review: The President, Roslyn Packer Theatre
A talented cast is wasted in this disappointing production.
Comedy review: Adrian Bliss: Inside Everyone, Malthouse Theatre, MICF 2024
A TikTok sensation makes it to the stage, with hilarious results.
Comedy review: Sashi Perera: Boundaries, Trades Hall, 2024
A rising star who explores the messiness and blurriness of life.
Dance review: Make Your Life Count, PICA
An ambitious solo work that incorporates video and text.
Comedy review: Andy Balloch, Killing Time, The Motley Bauhaus, MICF 2024
The clock is ticking, but you can still catch this show if you hurry...
Comedy Review: Elf Lyons, Raven, The Greek, MICF 2024
Equal parts chilling and thrilling, this show has it all.
This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
Funny Tonne – part four, MICF 2024
The fourth and final batch of top reviews from the Funny Tonne, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's fledgling reviewers for…
Theatre review: A Case for The Existence of God, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre
A two-hander about close male friendships and mental health.
New study examines why we love sad music
A UNSW study examines our enjoyment of negative emotions aroused by sad music.