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Melbourne Fringe 2025: a review diary
A selection of short reviews from the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival; rolling coverage which will be regularly updated.
The Lucky Country review: 'absolutely, vitally funny'
A genre-hopping musical comedy, The Lucky Country tackles the question of national identity with real heart and humour.
Rachael Maza on shaping the narrative, trusting her gut and preparing to say goodbye
After almost 18 years as ILBIJERRI’s Artistic Director, Dr Rachael Maza AM is stepping down at the end of the…
Aunty Donna's absurd rise: lessons from Australia's biggest comedians
Aunty Donna just embarked on their latest international tour. What can emerging artists learn from their meteoric rise?
Eddie Izzard: UK comedian announces 2025 Australian tour
British actor and comedian Eddie Izzard brings her stand-up show ‘The Remix Tour Live’ to Australia later this year.
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…
The Audition review: a new musical gets a promising start in Tasmania
There were only four performances of The Audition in Hobart, but this musical was a hit.
Book of Mormon review: the Broadway hit returns to Sydney
The Book of Mormon is as offensive as ever but the music's still good and the production is sharp.
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…
Plied and Prejudice review: Austen thrills His Majesty’s Theatre, WA
An evening of Austen with plenty of laughs, Plied and Prejudice may be the most fun you’ll ever have at…
