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'The Door in Question' is part of Sleepless Footscray Festival. A moody and atmospheric photograph of a person wearing a white VR headset; they are framed by a window, making us feel almost voyeuristic as we look at them. Behind the seated figure are sheets of paper stuck on the wall, including old pages and photographs from a book.
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Immersive review: The Door in Question, 47 Paisley St, Footscray, Sleepless Footscray Festival 

A heady mix of VR, interactive AI and immersive theatre take over a series of empty rooms and suburban streets…

A man in a tuxedo (Stephen Hall) leans forward as film loops around him showing scenes from films featured in his show
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Comedy review: Stephen Hall, For the Term of His Natural Lies, DoubleTree by Hilton, MICF 2025

Part-film, part-voiceover and completely silly, Stephen Hall delivers a comedy festival show like no other.

A man in a tuxedo (Stephen Hall) leans forward as film loops around him showing scenes from films featured in his show
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Comedy review: Stephen Hall, For the Term of His Natural Lies, DoubleTree by Hilton, MICF 2025

Part-film, part-voiceover and completely silly, Stephen Hall delivers a comedy festival show like no other.

Two young woman and a man are staring at a ship sinking.
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VR immersive review: Titanic: A Voyage Through Time, 206 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Glitches need to be ironed out, but this VR experience will transport you back to 1912, to the majesty and…

Interior of a space ship model in 'Earthrise One.'
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Escape room review: Earthrise One, Richmond

An immersive sci-fi adventure escape room.

projected imagery around a venue recreating a circus like environment.
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Immersive performance review: Dream Circus, Luna Park

Luna Park's immersive experience is a great idea, but a $15 million dud for Sydney.

The Coconuts. Image is two women with brown skin wearing the same big brown jumper and holding a guitar.
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Performance reviews: The Coconuts – Brown on the Outside, White on the Inside and Breaking, Melbourne Fringe Festival

A punchy satirical musical comedy about being Brown in Australia and a compelling look into our relationship with the modern…

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Dome screening review: XYZZY: Jess Johnson and Simon Ward, Neversphere

‘XYZZY’ is a visual and aural journey that tilts our world upside down.

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Event review: MIFF XR, Melbourne

Is the physical body at stake in VR?

visitors experiencing Frida Kahlo immersive exhibition
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Immersive exhibition review: Frida Kahlo –The Life of an Icon

This Frida Kahlo exhibition successfully extends the possibilities of an immersive art experience.

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