Melbourne

All was fair at the fair – a counterview on Sydney Contemporary
Last week ArtsHub published one insider's view of the recent art fair; it prompted this alternative view from the owner…

Dance review: Oscar, Regent Theatre
The life, loves and legend of Oscar Wilde take centre stage in the world premiere of the first full-length ballet…

Theatre review: Grug, Arts Centre Melbourne
An award-winning show based on a picture book creature.

MTC launches 2025 season with revivals, remounts and new Australian work
Brave programming and resonant stories are central to Anne-Louise Sarks’ third MTC season as Artistic Director.

Escape room review: Earthrise One, Richmond
An immersive sci-fi adventure escape room.

The first Melbourne Sculpture Biennale to open at Villa Alba
Inaugural Melbourne Sculpture Biennale aims to give more visibility to sculptors working here and now.

Theatre review: Hamlet, fortyfivedownstairs
A few directorial choices let down this otherwise fine contemporary interpretation of 'Hamlet'.

Bollywood vibes activate NGV for all at the Indian Community Day
Be transported with Bollywood dancing, dhol drumming and DJ sets at NGV’s Indian Community Day.

Musical Review: A Chorus Line, National Theatre
A new remount of a classic musical that still holds up well.

Theatre Review: Iphigenia in Splott, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
A solo performance about deprivation and the socially marginalised.