Melbourne
Kate Mulvany will play every character in MTC’s ambitious new take on Richard III
Melbourne Theatre Company's ambitious 2027 season sees a solo tour de force from Kate Mulvany, along with the return of…
Take another bow: Encore celebrates Australian icons
From Archie Roach’s denim vest to Kylie’s hotpants, the Australian Performing Arts Museum's latest exhibition offers up an Aladdin’s cave…
Arts Centre Melbourne workers announce fresh action after first strike shuts down major concert
After experiencing its first arts workers’ strike in decades, Arts Centre Melbourne is now bracing for further industrial action in…
From sheepshearing to the world stage: Lewis Major’s unlikely dance journey
Leading Australian choreographer Lewis Major is on a mission to make contemporary dance less intimidating.
Vale Rachel Burke, visionary lighting designer who illuminated Australian theatre
Rachel Burke's life and work will be celebrated at a memorial gathering in Melbourne on 15 September.
Melbourne Fringe is fighting to fill the gaps in a shrinking sector
As festivals fold and tensions rise, Melbourne Fringe weighs what artists need in 2026 and the role it must play…
Melbourne Fringe director’s picks: 11 shows to put on your radar
Don't know what to see at Melbourne Fringe in 2026? Start here.
Arts Centre Melbourne workers face a battle between industrial and cultural policy
Union negotiations at Arts Centre Melbourne show that in the arts, demands for better pay are often inseparable from questions…
Melbourne Recital Centre expands footprint with sky-high new venue, The Beacon
A $2 million redevelopment has transformed a storage room into an intimate performance space.
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New touring initiative ORBIT creates sustainable pathways for indie dance
Three major dance organisations join forces to tackle the touring barriers facing independent choreographers.