What’s on
He considers himself to be the best rapper of all time. Could he be right?
Performing in Melbourne last night, Kendrick Lamar demonstrated a level of confidence and artistry beyond that of his peers.
- Nick Buckley, Bridget Davies, Cameron Woodhead, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen and Jessica Nicholas
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An ‘eternal showgirl’ puts a new spin on a grim classic about a woman cursed to dance forever
The original Hans Christian Andersen tale involves a girl enamoured with a pair of red shoes – Meow Meow’s version offers a new spin on things.
- Thuy On, Nell Geraets, Andrew Fuhrmann, Tony Way and Karl Quinn
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Jane Campion’s story of death and poetry comes thundering to the stage
Bright Star tells the tumultuous story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne – and in 2026, it is being retold in a new way.
- Elizabeth Flux
‘The ultimate story of love’: Would you follow your partner into hell?
Acrobatics and opera collide in this new twist on a classic tragedy.
- Elizabeth Flux
No room for Frank Zappa or KISS at this party – but The Doors are OK
A tribute to the creativity of a small neighbourhood in Los Angeles in the 1960s, Songs From the Canyon is back for one night only at the Botanic Gardens.
- Karl Quinn
At 80, Priscilla Presley reflects on love, loss and why Elvis went through so many TVs
As she lands in Melbourne to kick off a national speaking tour, Presley reveals the secret to her success.
- John Mangan
My heart sank during the opening scene – but then things took a turn
In the opening moments of Much Ado About Nothing at MTC, it looked like we were in for a rough night. But this new spin on a classic is undeniably brilliant.
- Cameron Woodhead, Bridget Davies, Tony Way, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Andrew Fuhrmann
Movies to see this week: George Clooney in full movie-star mode, a new horror and a Gaza doco
Adam Sandler and Billy Crudup join Clooney in Jay Kelly, a film about an actor on a journey of self-discovery, while hope and devastation collide in the documentary Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk.
- Sandra Hall and Jake Wilson
Drop punt it like Daicos: The AFL’s impact on NFL stars ahead of MCG showdown
Rams punter Ethan Evans hasn’t been out on the ’G, but he has a strong understanding of Australian rules: It’s helped shape how he plays.
- Jake Niall
This is the role of a lifetime, and Rose Byrne embraces it with everything she’s got
Rose Byrne, Conan O’Brien, A$AP Rocky, and a malevolent hamster come together in a film that takes on the minefield of motherhood.
- Sandra Hall
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