What’s on
Hey Oasis, this is how you do a proper comeback tour
It’s nine years since Eddy Current Suppression Ring, hailed by many as Australia’s best live band, have played. Now they’re back – but don’t get used to it.
- Karl Quinn
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Drawn from the experiences of a former prison guard, this play crosses an invisible line
The Yellow Line is based on the real-life experience of Tyson Tuala and his attempt to teach a group of initially disinterested inmates the haka.
- Nell Geraets
One of the best live bands in the world is finally back in Melbourne
To attend a concert by The Hives is to be inducted into a sweaty, euphoric cult for just over an hour of frenetic power.
- Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Jessica Nicholas, Tony Way and Cameron Woodhead
This Dolly Parton musical has a wafer-thin plot – but who cares when the music’s this good?
You’ll have a much better time if you go in expecting a tribute concert over a fully integrated musical.
- Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Tony Way
A ‘sacred monster’: The true story behind one of the first celebrities
There is plenty to enjoy in The Divine Sarah Bernhardt, but at times you feel as if you’re caught in a rapidly revolving roll-call of famous names.
- Sandra Hall
A young mum picked up a hobby. Years later, a princess ended up wearing her works of art
An exhibition at the NGV celebrates the intricacy and evolution of an iconic piece of clothing.
- Kerrie O'Brien
‘It must be in the DNA somewhere’ - Annie star credits her famous gran
In her latest role Mackenzie Dunn is following in the footsteps of her grandmother, Australian stage legend Jilly Perryman
- Sonia Harford
New movies to watch now: Smurfs, Superman, a gay rom-com and Spanish battlers
The Superman reboot takes flight, the Smurfs return, a deeply personal love story and a moving Spanish drama – here’s what’s new in cinemas now.
- Jake Wilson, Karl Quinn and Sandra Hall
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Bus driver’s quiet rebellion will have you cheering for the underdog
The bitterness of the Franco era continues to inspire Spanish cinema.
- Sandra Hall
Michael Flatley retired from dancing and made a spy movie. What’s he working on now?
As the Lord of the Dance star moves to a behind-the-scenes-role on his hit live show, he’s still finding ways to surprise audiences and take centre stage.
- Will Cox
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