Theatre
Retrograde review: Ngabo nails it as Sidney Poitier
Retrograde sees a persecuted Sidney Poitier fighting back against Joseph McCarthy's 'Red Scare' crusades in the USA.
The Birds review: ambition outflies execution in Belvoir's avian thriller
An Australian adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1952 gothic horror The Birds lands at Belvoir, with Paula Arundell taking on…
Pride and Prejudice review: Bloomshed’s satirical take is a perfect delight
With Mr Bennet played by a wilting houseplant, exaggeration is the name of the game in this hilarious production of…
Melbourne Fringe rejects artists’ requests for A Fair Cut
An open letter calling on Melbourne Fringe to improve the agreements with artists at this year's festival been rejected, however…
The Shepherd’s Hut review: Tim Winton adaptation burns bright
Black Swan's stirring adaptation of The Shepherd's Hut is proof of the strength of Western Australian storytelling.
The Importance of Being Earnest review: a complete joy
Oscar Wilde’s battle of the sexes becomes a dazzlingly funny free-for-all in this gloriously gender-bent production.
Waitress review: all the ingredients but not enough time in the oven
Waitress the Musical makes a sweet Aussie debut with star Natalie Bassingthwaighte at the helm, but doesn't quite live up…
Assassin’s Creed is being adapted into a circus stage show
Assassin's Creed: Heredis will tell an original story brought to life with parkour, dancers, and acrobatic feats.
Game Set Match review: love all?
You may think Megan Wilding’s Malthouse debut – Game. Set. Match. – is all about tennis, but this is no…
The Glass Menagerie review: it’s Tennessee Williams with biceps
This Melbourne Theatre Company production is one rambunctious take on Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie.