Performing Arts
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.
Theatre review: Possum Magic, Alexander Theatre
A beloved children's book was theatrically transformed into a magical production.
Ballet review: La Bayadère: The Temple Dancer, His Majesty's Theatre, WA
Despite contentious cultural issues around the ballet, this is an excellent production that successfully marries choreography and stagecraft.
Comedy Review: Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience, ReWine, MICF 2024
Booze and belly laughs, tipples and titters, goon bags and guffaws...
Comedy Review: Jess Karamjeet: GRIEF-SEX-RACE, Club Voltaire, MICF 2024
A 30-something, mixed-race, bisexual immigrant (with guitar) lets us into her world.
Comedy review: Sarah Keyworth, My Eyes Are Up Here, Town Hall, MICF 2024
The British comic may have had top surgery recently, but they still want you to think about where you direct…