Victoria

Victorian Premier's Literary Awards has a new humour writing prize
Writer-satirist John Clarke is the inspiration for a new award category at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards.

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.

New landmark library opens in Greater Geelong
The multipurpose library has been developed in consultation with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Greater…

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'.

Deakin University research shows taking risks can build diverse audiences
Deakin University has released the findings of its most recent research into arts organisation audiences, and the outcomes are interesting.

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.