Melbourne
Mikhael Paskalev
An odd playfulness with tempo persists throughout the whole set:: dreamy slow swing, punctuated by high-flung choruses.
Charles Bradley
A joyful performance due to the quality of the music but also the professionalism of the show.
The Family Tree
Highly genuine and all-round captivating, The Family Tree presents a memorable piece of autobiographical theatre.
Melbourne’s Keith Haring Mural turns 30
Saved from the clutches of redevelopment, after months of conservation the colours of Haring’s mural shine anew.
Police raid Melbourne’s Dog's Bar over perverse pirates
A cafe has resorted to putting fig leaves over penises to avoid charges of displaying an obscene art work.
‘An exceptional moment’
The upcoming Festival of Live Art represents an unprecedented opportunity for Australian artists.
Melbourne Festival President steps down from Board of Directors
The renowned philanthropist and cultural leader has hung up his hat after four years on the Board.
New theatre inspired by classic tunes
Playwrights pen a playlet that’s only as long as a song for this unusual Red Stitch fundraiser.
Neko Case
Affecting the least pretentious stage presence you’re likely to see, Case's voice nevertheless impresses like an uncoiling python.
Laughing Wild
This production, by the two performers directing themselves, is a masterly take on Christopher Durang’s original social satire.