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Melbourne Fringe 2025: a review diary
A selection of short reviews from the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival; rolling coverage which will be regularly updated.
‘You can't unread a smile’: Nell opens joyful 30-year survey Face Everything
Nell talks to ArtsHub about simplicity, spirituality and the difficult task of choosing work for her major survey at Heide…
Circus De Licious review: promising variety show doesn't quite hold together
The Circus De Licious performers brought energy but the Melbourne Fringe show lacked cohesion.
The Lucky Country review: 'absolutely, vitally funny'
A genre-hopping musical comedy, The Lucky Country tackles the question of national identity with real heart and humour.
Circus Centre Melbourne opens its doors
Envisaged as a creative hub for circus development and training, the new Circus Centre Melbourne opened on Monday and is…
Krishna Istha's First Trimester: 'Many people are open to giving sperm'
In the ultimate crowd participation show, the trans would-be parent Krishna Istha looks for sperm donors in the audience.
Flesh Vessel, DanceX review: a cacophony of shared movements
A powerful 45-minute dance performance, DanceX reminds you of the body’s capacity for movement.
7 free Melbourne Fashion Week 2025 events on ArtsHub’s radar
The best free events to check out this Melbourne Fashion Week, from 20 to 26 October 2025.
Long overdue solo exhibition of Hany Armanious’ work builds on UK connection
Buxton Contemporary exhibits artist Hany Armanious in November, celebrating the act of looking.
Nell’s 30-year survey exhibition is site-responsive and over the top
Nell’s major exhibition ‘Face Everything’ opens this month at the Heide Museum of Modern Art.