Melbourne
Ray Lawler’s The Doll Trilogy to be performed for first time since 1985
An ambitious Melbourne theatre is taking on the challenge of staging the entirety of Ray Lawler's The Doll Trilogy.
Artists announced for Melbourne's major Laak Boorndap commissions
Public artworks by Brooke Wandin and Tarryn Love have been commissioned for Melbourne's new Laak Boorndap precinct.
My Brilliant Career review: a mostly stellar adaptation of Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel
Melbourne Theatre Company’s musical My Brilliant Career is a joyful adaptation of the iconic novel, brought to the stage with…
BURGERZ review: juicy queer theatre transforms hate into hope
Travis Alabanza's hilarious twist on a live cooking show confronts transphobia and invites connection.
The future of games festival Freeplay is in doubt after major funding loss
Freeplay's organisers have confirmed the long-running festival lacks ongoing funds, and may cease after 2026.
Sugar review: a frothy, fun and fearless Midsumma treat
This whirlwind production works Chappell Roan into Pretty Woman by way of Tomáš Kantor’s commanding queerness.
Midsumma Festival 2026: queer culture highlights to pop on your calendar
Melbourne's leading LGBTQIA+ pride festival puts queer art in the spotlight – here are our top picks
A new era begins at Gasworks
Multi-hyphenate creative Sam Strong talks to ArtsHub about his new role as Gasworks CEO and what it takes to nurture…
Must-see museum blockbusters in 2026
Dive in to a stunning range of major museum shows in Australia this year – from exciting new permanent displays…
A Legacy of Light review: turning the lens on women photographers from 1900 to 1975
A Legacy of Light is an exhaustive – but exquisite – look at the women photographers who shaped the medium…