Victoria

In The Heights review: Lin-Manuel Miranda will have you dancing in your seat
In The Heights, by the theatrical force behind Hamilton, pulses with heritage and history.

Songs for a New World review: talent aplenty at Chapel off Chapel
With a large cast, Songs for a New World showcases the talents of songwriter Jason Robert Brown.

Best free exhibitions in Australia August 2025 – guide
From PICA’s Hatched Graduate show to 20 years of Modern art in Queensland, discover the best free exhibitions in Australia…

Miss Julie review: Strinberg in modern dress at fortyfivedownstairs
A modern interpretation of Miss Julie is still shocking and relevant.

Ritual Eternal review: group show exhibition at Project8 Gallery
Melbourne gallery unveils its latest high quality visual essay: Ritual Eternal.

Pride and Prejudice review: a modern iteration by Bloomshed at Darebin Arts Centre
A thoroughly modern take on the marriage market of Pride and Prejudice.

How the independent sector rallied after The Butterfly Club’s shock closure
Indie companies and venues discuss the implications of The Butterfly Club’s closure, and sound a warning for the future of…

Yong review: new play takes us from China to the goldfields of Australia
Jenevieve Chang's Yong mixes fact and fiction to explore a boy's journey to the Ballarat Goldrush of 1857.

Breaking: Melbourne’s Butterfly Club to close indefinitely
The sudden announcement has shocked cabaret artists and theatremakers booked to perform at the intimate CBD venue in the coming…

SPRING1883: three reasons why you should visit this hotel art fair
Returning to The Hotel Windsor from 13-16 August, SPRING1883 blends the Victorian aesthetic with contemporary flair.