What’s on
Two of the most interesting artists on the planet have arrived in Melbourne
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have been writing and singing together since the ’90s, and they play as though they are one mind moving through two guitars.
- Liam Pieper and Cameron Woodhead
Latest
This is one of Sondheim’s finest works – why is it rarely performed in Australia?
Said to be inspired by a photo of an old starlet standing in the ruins of a theatre, Victorian Opera’s new production brings together some of Australia’s finest performers.
- Will Cox
Amyl and the Sniffers’ biggest show yet is a riotous celebration
There’s a real sense of community and communion as the crowd thrashes, screams and whoops for 90 minutes of pure chaos.
- Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Cameron Woodhead and Andrew Fuhrmann
The role that has Natalie Bassingthwaighte talking about what a lot of women are thinking
You may know her as Izzy from Neighbours, but the multi-talented singer and actor is ready to take on her most challenging part yet.
- Elizabeth Flux
Stranger than Trump? Penn & Teller provide the best performance art of the day
In a tour celebrating their golden jubilee, the duo showed a packed Hamer Hall exactly why their act is so enduring and beloved.
- Cameron Woodhead, Jessica Nicholas and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
- ★★★★½
- Review
Despite all the awards buzz, is The Brutalist actually any good?
In an industry which ranks familiarity as its favourite selling point how do you peddle a script so original that it defies comparison?
- Sandra Hall
‘Not viable’: Major musical cancels Adelaide and Canberra seasons
Tony-award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen will wrap up its Australian tour after the Melbourne season concludes.
- Elizabeth Flux
The triple threat who was unsure about musicals is now starring in one
Coming from show business royalty and now performing in Dear Evan Hansen, Georgia Laga’aia is proving herself to be a talent to watch.
- Kerrie O'Brien
Beloved children’s book Magic Beach comes to life in this gentle film
Bringing together illustration, live-action and the work of 10 different animators, this film is a tender tribute to the childhood joys of the Australian seaside.
- Sandra Hall
You’ll be moved by this prison drama about a drama staged in a prison
The supporting cast of Sing Sing includes many former inmates from the notorious jail.
- Jake Wilson
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