Melbourne
Blossoms of Chinese contemporary art
A multi-part group show co-presented by Art Echo and Vermilion that aims to enhance understanding of Chinese contemporary art.
Music review: Candlelight: A Tribute to Gorillaz and Blur, Athenaeum Theatre
The songs of Britpop sensation Blur and virtual collaborative band Gorillaz are reformatted and performed by a string quartet (plus…
Musical review: Six, Comedy Theatre
The return of the musical phenomenon that not only gives agency to Henry VIII's six wives, but makes them pop…
Melbourne Fringe cooks up a creative storm
Free food and entertainment are just some of the many events on offer at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Theatre review: English, Southbank Theatre
The challenges of learning a second language are played out in an Iranian classroom.
Theatre review: The Importance of Being Earnest, fortyfivedownstairs
Cucumbers aplenty in a production of Oscar Wilde's classic work that also interweaves the playwright into the show.
Exhibition review: Jurassic World: The Exhibition
A new immersive exhibition brings full-sized moving dinosaurs to Melbourne's inner north.
Exhibition review: John Mandich and Jean-Paul Zilliacus, Montsalvat (Barn Gallery)
John Mandich showcases 25 Archibald portraits in the only place big enough for them, Montsalvat’s Barn Gallery, co-exhibiting with sculptor…
Theatre review: Romeo & Julie, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre
Though the title alludes to Shakespeare's classic tale, this contemporary play focuses mainly on the struggles of young love.
Vale Ray Lawler: the playwright who changed the sound of Australian theatre
Julian Meyrick reflects on the death of playwright Ray Lawler and his landmark play, 'Summer of the Seventeenth Doll'.