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Theatre review: Things I Know to Be True, Theatre Works

A family held together by love, but wracked by secrets.

Kim Hitchcock

Apr 24, 2024
A black and white photograph of a well-presented, older white man standing in a doorway, with his left hand on his hip and hie right hand and upper arm braced against the doorframe. Many bookshelves are visible in the background behind them. Frank Van Straten.
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Vale Frank van Straten AM

The renowned theatre historian, archivist, author and performing arts devotee has died, aged 87.

Richard Watts

Apr 24, 2024
A young white woman in a tartan skirt and music band T shirt is at the back of the stage, which has draped material hanging around it. Closer to the camera with his back to us is a white balding middle aged man sitting in a chair and looking at the girl. The Exact Dimensions of Hell.
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Theatre review: The Exact Dimensions of Hell, fortyfivedownstairs

Predatory and sexual violence against a minor is played out through witchcraft tropes.

Kate Mulqueen

Apr 24, 2024
A young white woman stands side on against a greeny/blue backdrop. She has long wavy light brown hair, bright red lipstick and is wearing a white short sleeved shirt and black pants. Brodi Snook.
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Comedy review: Brodi Snook: Villain – Encore, The Greek, MICF 2024

Brodi Snook showed the world that the road to assertiveness was both hilarious and shocking as she embraced her villain…

Kim Hitchcock

Apr 23, 2024
Image is an abstract half circle above another with a piece removed, painted thickly in images that resemble Earth and sea from above.
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Exhibition review: Opening Exhibition, Artemisia Gallery Space

New independent art gallery in Windsor, Melbourne, opens with an eclectic collection of visual art.

Ash Brom

Apr 23, 2024
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. A golden android known as C3PO walks along a road track aside a short robot known as R2D2.
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Concert Review: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert, Hamer Hall

A concert perfect for fans of 'Star Wars' and/or the music of John Williams.

Kim Hitchcock

Apr 22, 2024
A group of comedians stand in front of a melbourne International Comedy Festival poster with ticker tape flying all around.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 winners

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is over for another year with the winners of the big prizes now revealed.

Madeleine Swain

Apr 22, 2024
A bare stage aside from a single chair. To the left of it is a white teenaged girl looking anguished on the floor. An older white woman is behind her holding her and attempting to console her.
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Theatre review: The Almighty Sometimes, Southbank Theatre

The MTC's adaptation of this multi award-winning play about teenage mental illness is sensitive and nuanced.

Thuy On

Apr 21, 2024
A young white man wears a white vest and a red Tudor hat with a long feature. He has his hands steepled in front of his face pensively.
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Comedy review: Adrian Bliss: Inside Everyone, Malthouse Theatre, MICF 2024

A TikTok sensation makes it to the stage, with hilarious results.

Kate Mulqueen

Apr 19, 2024
A woman of south-east Asian appearance wears a black scoop neck top and smiles at the camera with one hand behind her head. Sashi Perera.
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Comedy review: Sashi Perera: Boundaries, Trades Hall, 2024

A rising star who explores the messiness and blurriness of life.

Monique Nair

Apr 19, 2024
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