live performance
Music review: American Stories: Bernstein, Gershwin and more, Hamer Hall
Trombonist Jonathon Ramsay dazzled in a highlight of this MSO performance, Joe Chindamo’s 'Ligeia'.
Music review: Grandeur, Symphony Series 3, ASO, Adelaide Town Hall
Leading soprano Sara Macliver starred in an intriguing concert of old and new music.
Opera review: Hansel & Gretel, St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Brisbane
For its premiere full-scale opera, Voxalis’ 'Hansel and Gretel' offered a well-crafted and entertaining production.Â
Theatre review: Loot, AdAstra Theatre
Given a strong production and cast, Joe Orton’s celebrated 'Loot' is as relevant today as when it was first written.
Comedy review: Mel Buttle, Not Here To Put Socks On Centipedes, Town Hall, MICF 2024
Whether it's admitting that parenthood isn't always 100 percent rosy or dealing with a rowdy crowd member, Buttle's timing is…
Comedy review: Zoë Coombs Marr, Every Single Thing In My Whole Entire Life, Town Hall, MICF 2024
Coombs Marr proves once again she gets just as many guffaws out of drag as she does in it.
Theatre review: Closer, La Boite Theatre
An enthralling tale about the contentious nature of love and lust.
Comedy review: David O'Doherty: Ready, Steady David O'Doherty, The Capitol, MICF 2024
The funny Irishman returns for another entertaining gig of music and stories.
Comedy review: Lizzy Hoo: Hoo's That Girl?, The Victoria Hotel, MICF 2024
Relationship splitsville, online dating and a mishap during a radio interview, Hoo's recent life is rifled for laughs.
Comedy review: Diana Nguyen: Sunny Side Up, Melbourne Town Hall, MICF 2024
What to do post-break up? Run to Spain and trek along the Camino de Santiago trail, of course!